Veuve Clicquot
One of the great names of Champagne, founded in 1772 and shaped by the pioneering Madame Clicquot; now part of LVMH and famous for its yellow-label Brut.
About Veuve
Veuve Clicquot traces its origins to 1772, when Philippe Clicquot established a wine business in Reims. The house takes its enduring identity from Barbe-Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin — the "Veuve" (widow) Clicquot — who took control in the early 19th century and is credited with technical advances including the riddling table that clarified Champagne. Under her leadership, sales grew dramatically across Europe and Russia. Today Veuve Clicquot is one of the largest and most internationally recognized Champagne houses, owned by the luxury group LVMH since the late 1980s. Its instantly recognizable yellow label adorns the flagship Brut, alongside a celebrated rosé, vintage cuvées, and the prestige La Grande Dame. Blending Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier, the house is known for a structured, full-bodied style and remains a global benchmark for branded Champagne.
Flagship wines
- Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label
- Veuve Clicquot Rosé
- La Grande Dame
Editorial notes
The Yellow Label Brut is a widely available non-vintage benchmark; La Grande Dame is the prestige cuvée for special occasions and cellaring.