Veuve Clicquot

Reims · Founded 1772

Founded in 1772, the house owes its fame to Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin, the widow Clicquot, who perfected the riddling table in 1816. Chalk cellar tours in Reims.

Town	Reims
Founded	1772
Type	Major brand
Style	Pinot noir-dominant, vinosity and structure
Dominant grape	Pinot noir-dominant
Flagship cuvée	La Grande Dame
Cellars in the chalk crayères	Yes
Open to visits	Yes (check the schedule)

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