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The Wines of Champagne – with Maison Veuve Clicquot
The Wines of Champagne – with Maison Veuve Clicquot
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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Jul 5, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Founded in 1772 by Philippe Clicquot-Muiron. Philippe’s son, François Clicquot, married Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin in 1798 and died in 1805, leaving his widow (veuve in French) in control of a company involved in banking, wool trading, and Champagne production. She became the first woman to take over a Champagne house. The 1811 comet vintage of Veuve […]
Released:
Jul 5, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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