Veuve Clicquot

Veuve Clicquot is a Champagne producer known for Pinot Noir–driven blends made using the traditional method. The wines combine Pinot Noir with Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier to balance structure, freshness, and fruit. All cuvées follow the appellation’s rules for grape sourcing, secondary fermentation, and aging.

The range includes the non-vintage Brut Yellow Label (Carte Jaune), rosé Champagne, vintage releases from select years, and the prestige cuvée La Grande Dame. A large library of reserve wines supports the house style, adding depth, consistency, and a recognizable character across bottlings.

Veuve Clicquot’s popularity reflects a mix of heritage, clear branding, and reliable style.

• Iconic bright yellow label — instantly recognizable.
• Rich heritage — founded in 1772, with innovations by Madame Clicquot that shaped modern Champagne.
• Consistent quality — toasty, structured Champagnes built on Pinot Noir–driven blends.
• Global distribution — wide availability across markets and venues.
• Diverse portfolio — non-vintage, rosé, vintage, and prestige cuvées.

• What does the name “Veuve Clicquot” signify?

  The name means “Widow Clicquot” in French, honoring Madame Barbe-Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin, who took over the winery after her husband's death in 1805.

• When was Veuve Clicquot founded and by whom?

  It was founded in 1772 by Philippe Clicquot-Muiron and later rose to prominence under the leadership of Madame Barbe-Nicole Clicquot.

• Where is Veuve Clicquot located?

  In Reims, Champagne, France.

• Who currently owns Veuve Clicquot?

  Veuve Clicquot is owned by LVMH.

• What grapes are used in Veuve Clicquot’s Champagnes?

  Pinot Noir–driven blends complemented by Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier.

• Is Veuve Clicquot Champagne dry or sweet?

  Most of the Champagnes, including the Brut Yellow Label (Carte Jaune), are dry. A Demi-Sec is also produced for those preferring a sweeter taste.

• What is the flagship bottling?

  The non-vintage Brut Yellow Label (Carte Jaune), known for consistency and a toasty, structured style supported by reserve wines.

• Did Veuve Clicquot innovate any Champagne techniques?

  Yes. Madame Clicquot helped perfect the riddling process (remuage) around 1816 to clarify Champagne by removing yeast sediment.

• How much Champagne does Veuve Clicquot produce annually?

  About 18 million bottles per year (approximately 1.5 million 9-liter cases), as of 2019.

• What is “La Grande Dame” Champagne?

  It is Veuve Clicquot’s prestige cuvée, introduced in 1972 to mark the house’s bicentenary and honor Madame Clicquot.