Madame Clicquot
1777–1866 · French (Reims) · Napoleonic Era
Known for: The widow who built the world's most famous champagne house — invented the riddling rack that makes champagne clear
After her husband's death, Barbe-Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin took over his champagne business and transformed it into a global brand. She invented the riddling rack (remuage) that removes sediment from champagne.
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