Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin is a French champagne house based in Reims, specializing in premium products. Founded in 1772 by Philippe Clicquot-Muiron, Veuve Clicquot played an important role in establishing champagne as a favored drink ofhaute bourgeoisieand nobility throughout Europe. The 1811 comet vintage of Veuve Clicquot is theorized to have been the first truly "modern"...