Description
Born in Reims in 1777, Madame Clicquot was the daughter of a baron, meaning that she was excellently educated. In 1798, she married Franois Clicquot, the son of Philippe Clicquot, the founder of Maison Clicquot. By that time, the business had been in operation since 1772, built on a foundation of family vineyards. In 1805, Franois passed away. Soon after, his widow decided to take over the business, becoming one of the first businesswomen of modern times.5 years later, she released the first vintage Champagne in the region, a sign of her prowess and things to come. Under her leadership, the house thrived, perfecting new and innovative techniques, such as the usage of a riddling table for clarifying Champagne. The very first ros d’assemblage Champagne was created by blending Bouzy red wines with the Champagne. Even at the time, her contributions were recognized and she became known as the Grande Dame of Champagne. Through the years, the house built on her principles, implementing new techniques and improving the production process and the wines. In 1986, the company was acquired by Louis Vuitton.The Ros Champagne is crafted with grapes from 50 to 60 crus and based on the blend of their Brut Yellow Label. This means 44 to 48% Pinot Noir, 25 to 29% Chardonnay, and 13 to 18% Meunier. 30 to 40% are reserve wines. The blend spends at least 3 years in their cellars, resulting in a silky Champagne that pairs well with tuna, beef carpaccio, duck, tomatoes, and red fruits.Get your bottle of this Champagne today!
