Assouline book "The Classic Collection - Veuve Clicquot".
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin has been pushing the boundaries beyond its limits for the last 250 years. From the invention of rosé Champagne in 1775 to collaborating with innovators like Andrée Putman and the Campana brothers, the legendary label has always gone further to challenge itself with new initiatives and excite its enthusiasts.
When Madame Clicquot, who had become the veuve (widow) Clicquot Ponsardin, inherited the house in 1805, she followed the motto "One quality, the best" and created the first vintage and remuage, two great innovations for champagne production. Centuries later, the brand and its iconic yellow label continue to make history. Veuve Clicquot is the drink of choice in spring at the Goodwood circuit in the United Kingdom, in summer on the polo fields of New York. In 2013, Veuve Clicquot partnered with Michelin-starred chef Joël Robuchon, securing a place as guest of honor in each of its twenty-three restaurants. The following year, a collaboration with Ferrari resulted in the limited edition Veuve Clicquot Maranello collection. Between tradition and jet set, excellence and attitude, over the years the house has perfected the "à la Clicquot" lifestyle, a lifestyle synonymous with refined and authentic products and classic culture.
Author: Sistina Dubly.