Veuve Clicquot
CEO
Thomas Mulliez
Creation date
1772
Headquarters
12, rue du Temple, 51100 Reims - France
IdentityVEUVE CLICQUOT
The Champagne House was founded in 1772 by Philippe Clicquot, a textile merchant from Reims. When his son, François Clicquot, unexpectedly died in 1805, Barbe Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin, his young widow, took over the reins of the House, aged 27—a real feat in the 19th century for this bold, passionate woman! At a time when women's rights were much more restricted, she was determined "not to rely on anyone." Driven by an uncompromising vision and an inventive spirit, Madame Clicquot created the first vintage champagne in 1810. A few years later, in 1816, she invented the riddling table, and in 1818 produced the first blended rosé champagne.Veuve Clicquot is defined by its quest for excellence, its love for the Pinot Noir, and its mastery of the art of aging.From harvest to shipment, Veuve Clicquot always bears Madame Clicquot's instructions in mind: "Our wines must be flattering both to the palate and the eye."Madame Clicquot left the House with a legacy of optimism, excellence, audacity and an innovative spirit, which continues to inspire us today.
Veuve Clicquot has an exceptional oenological heritage, which features the largest palette of reserve wines. It can be traced back directly to the vision of an exceptional woman with a passion for Pinot Noir. I’m delighted to perpetuate more than two centuries of expertise and excellence, and to design iconic cuvées such as Brut Yellow Label and La Grande Dame.
Didier Mariotti
Veuve Clicquot’s 11th Cellar Master
1772
THE HOUSE IS FOUNDED BY PHILIPPE CLICQUOT
24 km
LENGTH OF THE HOUSE’S CHALK CELLARS, THE CRAYÈRES
100%
OF THE HOUSE’S VINEYARD HAS BEEN HERBICIDE-FREE SINCE 2018
Visuals representative of Veuve Clicquot campaigns, products, and identity
Visuals representative of Veuve Clicquot campaigns, products, and identity
ICON
When Madame Clicquot took over the reins of the House, she became an emblematic figure. An inventive leader, she was driven by an intense passion for creation and excellence. One of the first businesswomen of modern times, Madame Clicquot was constantly conquering new markets. Earning the respect and recognition of her peers, she was dubbed "La Grande Dame of Champagne."
SOCIETAL COMMITMENT
The House was avant-garde in launching the Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award in 1972 to highlight female entrepreneurs. Since then, 450 women in 27 countries have been honored. Today, Bold by Veuve Clicquot, is a concrete international program designed for more impact, with multiple actions around the world and the Bold Woman Award at the heart of it all. With the creation of the first global open database for women entrepreneurs, the Bold Open Data Base, its commitment goes even further – to increase women visibility across the globe.
