Madame Clicquot Ponsardin
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Madame Clicquot (French: [madam kliko]), née Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin (French: [baʁb nikɔl pɔ̃saʁdɛ̃]), Widow Clicquot or Veuve Clicquot (16 December 1777 – 29 July 1866), known as the "Grande Dame of Champagne",[1] was a French Champagne producer. She took on her husband's wine business when widowed at 27. Under her ownership, and her skill with wine, the company developed early champagne using a novel technique. The brand and company of Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin still bears her name.
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Madame Clicquot | |
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Born | Barbe Nicole Ponsardin (1777-12-16)16 December 1777 |
Died | 29 July 1866(1866-07-29) (aged 88) |
Occupation | Champagne producer |
Years active | 1805–1866 |
Organization | Veuve Clicquot |
Spouse | François Clicquot (married 1798) |
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