Veuve Clicquot Champagne Tasting Event: Founded in Reims in 1772, Veuve Clicquot is one of Champagne’s historic houses. Its legacy became inseparable from Madame Clicquot, Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin, who took control of the house after being widowed at just 27 years old. At a time when women rarely led businesses, she helped transform the Champagne house through innovation, international expansion, and an uncompromising approach to quality. Known as “La Grande Dame of Champagne,” her influence continues to define Veuve Clicquot more than two centuries later. We invite you to discover the history and character of the House through three distinctive expressions: Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut, Veuve Clicquot Rosé, and La Grande Dame. 1. Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut The signature expression of the House, Yellow Label Brut represents the balance, structure, and consistency that have become hallmarks of Veuve Clicquot. Pinot Noir forms the backbone of the blend, contributing strength and structure, complemented by Chardonnay for elegance and Meunier for roundness. The Champagne opens with notes of ripe orchard fruit, citrus, and white flowers before developing layers of brioche, vanilla, and subtle toast. Fine bubbles and refreshing acidity carry into a balanced, persistent finish. 2. Veuve Clicquot Rosé Veuve Clicquot’s history with rosé Champagne dates to 1818, when Madame Clicquot created the House’s first blended rosé by adding red wine to Champagne rather than relying on the traditional method of coloring Champagne with elderberry preparations. Today, Veuve Clicquot Rosé continues that legacy with a vibrant expression combining fresh red-fruit character with the structure of the House’s signature Champagne style. Notes of strawberry, raspberry, cherry, and red currant mingle with citrus, subtle pastry, and spice, creating a lively yet elegant Champagne with freshness and depth. 3. Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Created as a tribute to Madame Clicquot herself, La Grande Dame represents the prestige cuvée of Veuve Clicquot and celebrates her historic vision for the House. First released in 1972 to commemorate Veuve Clicquot’s bicentenary, La Grande Dame places particular emphasis on Pinot Noir, the grape Madame Clicquot believed had the ability to produce the finest wines. Elegant and precise, the Champagne develops layers of citrus, white and orchard fruits, delicate florals, mineral character, brioche, and refined spice. Its complexity, fine texture, and long finish embody both the heritage of the House and the enduring legacy of the woman remembered as La Grande Dame of Champagne. Together, these three Champagnes offer a journey through more than 250 years of Veuve Clicquot history, from the iconic Yellow Label and pioneering Rosé to La Grande Dame, the House’s tribute to Madame Clicquot and her extraordinary legacy.