I was first introduced to Veuve Clicquot when we read The Widow Clicquot for my book club. I absolutely LOVED the book and I learned so much about the history of champagne, which made me appreciate it even more. When we met up for book club it was a given that we had to try Veuve Clicquot for ourselves. One of the things that got me fired up was the girl power in this story. Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin took over the business after her husband passed in a time where few women were in leadership positions.
This YouTube video gives you a brief overview of the the history of Veuve Clicquot:
We were able to try both the Yellow Label and Rose bottles. The Yellow Label is a perfect blend and might be my new favorite champagne. It has notes of fruit followed by aromas of brioche and vanilla. The Rose has notes of raspberry, wild strawberry and cherry and is described as elegant and sensual. I was a huge fan of the Yellow Label. I would absolutely get this again for a special occasion.
Here is a painting of the Grande Dame herself. You can see also see this on the cage of every bottle:
Here are a few tidbits about Veuve Clicquot that you may not have known:
- The anchor, the Christian symbol for hope and rigour, was chosen in 1798 by Phillippe Clicquot.
- Non-vintage wines are aged in the cellar for a minimum of 30 months, more than twice as long as the champagne regulations require.
- To taste Veuve Clicquot, you must keep it between 10 and 12o C, serve it around 8o C and taste it between 9 and 10o C. If the temperature is too low it will prevent the development of aromas.
- Veuve means widow (named after the Widow Clicquot).
- They were the first champagne house to produce rose Champagne.
What wines are you planning to try in 2016?
For more Wine of the Week posts, click here.
Yum! I’ve actually been on a sparkling wine kick lately. My favorite right now is Prosecco – any brand.
I love Veuve and drink it whenever I can, but I had no idea what the history was behind the champagne and the lady on the bottle. Now, I know!
Erin Klema | The Epicurean Traveler recently posted…Going Vegan At Five Grand Rapids Restaurants
I’ve heard Veuve is very good but have never actually tried it!
Any and all. I want to go back to this place in Royal Oak that I tried and enjoyed.
Crystal recently posted…Fandango $200 Giveaway
Both those champagnes sounds yummy to me. I love wine/champagne tastings. Sounds like a fun night!
What a delightful read! Your book club experience with “The Widow Clicquot” sounds fascinating. The historical insights into Veuve Clicquot and Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin’s leadership are truly inspiring. Tasting both the Yellow Label and Rosé must have been an excellent complement to your reading. Your detailed descriptions of the flavors have convinced me to try the Yellow Label for my next special occasion. Cheers to celebrating remarkable women and exceptional champagne!https://www.luxurybubblebasket.com/Blog/15-Important-Differences-Between-Wine-and-Champagne