Founded in 1772 by the Clicquot family, the House of Veuve Clicquot established its reputation on the outstanding quality of its champagnes. The House excelled under the leadership of la veuve Clicquot who, having lost her husband François in 1805, took over the family business to become one of the first business women of all time.
With courage and fortitude, she overcame the Napoleonic trade blockade, opening up a profitable market at the Imperial Russian Court and constantly expanding her distribution network in other European countries.
She became known as ‘la grande dame de la Champagne’ for her incredible contribution to champagne, including the invention of the ‘table de remuage’, intrinsic to the riddling process which leaves champagne so brilliantly clear. Her invention was subsequently adopted by all champagne houses. Over two centuries of passion for quality have given Veuve Clicquot a reputation for unrivalled excellence recognised throughout the world.