Veuve Clicquot Champagne: heritage of the great lady and winemaking excellence

Veuve Clicquot boasts an exceptional winemaking heritage: 390 hectares spread across 12 of the 17 Grands Crus and 20 of the 44 Premiers Crus of Champagne. Each plot is carefully studied to adapt the grape varieties to the soil, exposure, and ripeness, guaranteeing grapes of consistent, optimal quality. The house's unique characteristic lies in its agronomic rigor. More than fifty representative plots are analyzed twice a week for several weeks, supplemented by berry tastings, to methodically determine the harvest order and the ideal time to pick. This detailed monitoring of ripeness allows for a rare precision in blending. Madame Clicquot's legacy is at the heart of the house's identity. Widowed at 27, she transformed the brand in 1810 and invented the riddling table in 1816, revolutionizing the clarification of Champagne. Nicknamed the “Grande Dame de Champagne,” she instilled a vision of excellence and innovation that endures in each cuvée. The entry-level cuvée, Veuve Clicquot Brut Carte Jaune, perfectly illustrates the balance sought by the house: strength and finesse coexist, offering a structured liveliness and an elegant texture. This versatile champagne lends itself equally well as an aperitif or with a meal, thanks to its constant power of seduction.