champagne

  • “Widow Clicquot” Review for BSECS Criticks

    “Widow Clicquot” Review for BSECS Criticks

    You might remember that earlier this year, I shared this post about the fascinating life of Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot, the Widow Clicquot who revolutionised the Clicquot champagne house to be the Veuve Clicquot it is world-renowned as today. Well, I am very happy to share a review I wrote of that film for BSECS Criticks read more

  • Madame Clicquot, the Grand Dame of Champagne

    Madame Clicquot, the Grand Dame of Champagne

    This weekend sees the release of Widow Clicquot, a film celebrating the life and achievements of the Grande Dame of Champagne, who became the first female owner of a champagne house and an incredibly astute businesswoman. Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin was born in 1777 into a wealthy family, with a father who was also a businessman. He read more

  • 10 things to know about the very sparkling history of Champagne

    10 things to know about the very sparkling history of Champagne

    Instead of reflecting on what has possibly been the most fraught year in recent memory, I thought I’d instead look ahead and wish you all the best for 2021 – may your new year be full of sparkle and happiness! read more

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