The Widow Clicquot + Veuve Clicquot
The Widow Clicquot: The Story of a Champagne Empire and the Woman Who Ruled It by Tilar J. Mazzeo is an arresting biography of the woman behind the Champagne, Veuve Clicquot. Barbe-Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin was a young widow who took risks, secured investment, and made Veuve Clicquot into what it is today. Barbe-Nicole was born during the years leading up to the French Revolution where she married her neighbor, Francois Clicquot, took his last name, and started a side wine business. Six years into their marriage Francois died and Barbe-Nicole approached her father-in-law to invest in her wine company. Her father-in-law acquiesced, and a legend was born. Of course, it was not as smooth as that, but take a look at this read to learn more. (Published by Harper Business)
A book that is a biography about the first women-run international company that gave champagne the reputation it has today really just needs one drink - champagne! And, not just any champagne. It is pretty clear that the only appropriate drink to go with this book is a nice glass of the bubbly from that iconic bottle that still has Barbe-Nicole’s original signature!
Veuve Clicquot
Chill the bottle
Pop the top
Pour + Enjoy!
“Champagne is the only wine that leaves a woman more beautiful after drinking it.”
The Widow Clicquot: The Story of a Champagne Empire and the Woman Who Ruled It by Tilar J. Mazzeo
Image: As seen on Instagram via @Veuve Clicquot
