The Widow Clicquot

The Widow Clicquot tells the captivating story of Barbe-Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin, a pioneering young widow who defied convention by taking over her family's champagne business during the tumultuous years of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars.

Mazzeo's narrative brings to life the fascinating woman behind the iconic Veuve Clicquot champagne, showcasing her resilience and entrepreneurial spirit as she navigated political and financial turmoil to become one of the world's first great businesswomen.