Centuries before feminism and the re-evaluation of women's roles, a young lady lived in the heart of Champagne who, after the sudden death of her husband, went against all societal expectations and decided to continue running the family's champagne house. Barbe Nicole Ponsardin became world-famous as Madame Clicquot not only as an estate manager but also as an innovator: together with her cellar master, they invented the riddling rack, one of the foundations of traditional champagne production. Following the finest traditions, the champagne house still announces the world's best female chef and businesswoman of the year awards every year.

The Cuvée. Roughly half is Pinot Noir, with Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier sharing the other half. Golden yellow, indulgent champagne with brioche, delicate yeasty notes, white peach, anise, and vanilla. A huge classic.