Champagne Widows & Brut

Champagne, France, 1800. Twenty-year-old Barbe-Nicole inherited Le Nez (an uncanny sense of smell) from her great-grandfather, a renowned champagne maker. She is determined to use Le Nez to make great champagne, but the Napoleon Code prohibits women from owning a business. When she learns her childhood sweetheart, François Clicquot, wants to start a winery, she marries him despite his mental illness.

Soon, her husband’s tragic death forces her to become Veuve (Widow) Clicquot and grapple with a domineering partner, the complexities of making champagne, and six Napoleon wars, which cripple her ability to sell champagne. When she falls in love with her sales manager, Louis Bohne, who asks her to marry, she must choose between losing her winery to her husband, as dictated by Napoleon Code, or losing Louis.

In the ultimate showdown, Veuve Clicquot defies Napoleon himself, risking prison and even death.

Breathless Brut Bright, balanced, and beautifully dry, with aromas of green apple, citrus, and brioche, citrus, and Crenshaw melon. On the palate, notes of crisp pear, lemon zest, and a hint of brioche are brought to life by lively bubbles and refreshing acidity. The finish is clean and elegantly dry, making it a versatile choice for pairing or a perfect sip on its own.