Discover the fascinating woman behind the golden label of Veuve Clicquot

Veuve Clicquot is one of the most popular and recognizable champagne brands in the world today, selling millions of their distinctive gold-labeled bottles every year. However, it wasn’t always such an easy sell. In fact, it was a young widow who made champagne into the exclusive celebratory drink we know today, and made Veuve Clicquot the must-have brand.

Intrigued? Click through this gallery to learn how Madame Clicquot built a champagne empire that’s still thriving.