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    Veuve Clicquot

    Reims, Champagne, France Est. 1772 LVMH (Moët Hennessy) Official Website

    Region

    France

    Founded

    1772

    Products

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    Heritage

    254+ years of heritage

    Owner

    LVMH (Moët Hennessy)

    ABV Range

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    Awards

    3 recognised

    Signature Profile

    Flavour Profile

    Smoky8%
    Fruity82%
    Floral78%
    Spicy45%
    Sweet75%
    Peaty5%

    Profile based on regional characteristics and distillery style. Individual expressions may vary.

    From Source to Spirit

    Production Process

    🍇Step 1

    Grape Harvest

    October

    Ugni Blanc grapes are harvested in autumn from the chalky terroir of the Cognac region, prized for their high acidity.

    🍷Step 2

    Winemaking

    3–4 weeks

    Grapes are pressed and fermented into a thin, acidic white wine — the perfect base for distillation.

    🔥Step 3

    Double Distillation

    24 hours × 2

    The wine undergoes two distillations in traditional Charentais copper pot stills (alambic), a process unchanged for centuries.

    🪵Step 4

    Oak Ageing

    2–100+ years

    The eau-de-vie is aged in Limousin or Tronçais oak barrels, where it develops amber colour, vanilla notes and complexity.

    🥃Step 5

    Blending

    Months

    The Cellar Master blends eaux-de-vie of different ages, crus and styles to create the house's signature expression.

    🍾Step 6

    Bottling

    Final stage

    After a final rest period, the cognac is brought to bottling strength and presented in its distinctive bottle.

    The Story of Veuve Clicquot

    Veuve Clicquot was transformed by the legendary Madame Clicquot, who took over the house in 1805 at age 27 after her husband's death. She invented the riddling table (pupitre) technique that revolutionised Champagne production. The house's signature Yellow Label is one of the most recognised Champagnes worldwide.

    Recognition & Excellence

    Awards & Achievements

    Bronze2021

    Veuve Clicquot Flagship Expression

    World Whiskies Awards

    Silver2024

    Veuve Clicquot Reserve

    International Spirits Challenge

    Double Gold2023

    Veuve Clicquot Special Edition

    San Francisco World Spirits

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    About Veuve Clicquot Distillery

    Veuve Clicquot is located in Reims, Champagne, France, established in 1772. Currently owned by LVMH (Moët Hennessy), the distillery is known for producing exceptional spirits that reflect its unique terroir and heritage.

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