Barbe Nicole Clicquot (Veuve Clicquot)

Barbe Nicole Clicquot, also known as Veuve Clicquot, was a pioneering 19th-century French businesswoman who transformed champagne production. After her husband's death, she took over her family's Champagne house in Reims and revolutionized the industry by inventing the riddling process, which clarified sparkling wine. Under her leadership, Veuve Clicquot became renowned worldwide for its high-quality, consistent Champagne. She is celebrated for her innovation, resilience, and contribution to establishing Champagne as a symbol of luxury and celebration. Her legacy endures in the brand, which remains one of the world's premier Champagne houses.