Today, Veuve Clicquot—which means “widow Clicquot”— remains a leading ... In 2008, she was named “Winemaker of the Year” by Wine Enthusiast. Van Staaveren graduated from the University ...

Is Widow Clicquot inspired by true stories and real ... After losing her husband at a young age, Barbe-Nicole stepped up to run his wine business, a bold move for a woman back then.

Within weeks Russia’s Tsar Alexander I declared that ‘Veuve’ Clicquot, or ‘Widow’ Clicquot ... drunk by aristocrats,” concludes Mazzeo. Wine expert Jane Parkinson adds, “She ...