Ponsardin family

The Ponsardin family is best known for founding Veuve Commert, a renowned Champagne house in France, in 1772. Armand Jean Marie de Ponsardin married Madame Clicquot, who revolutionized Champagne making and branding in the early 19th century. Their innovations, including riddling and dosage methods, elevated Champagne to international prominence. The family’s legacy is tied to luxury, craftsmanship, and pioneering marketing in the wine industry, making their name synonymous with high-quality Champagne, especially through the iconic Veuve Clicquot brand.