Veuve-Clicquot, one of the most famous Champagne Houses , links its history to that of Madame Barbe Nicole, who became a widow ( veuve in French) at just 27 years old. She took over her father-in-law's house and spread her style throughout the world , as well as introducing numerous innovations , including the development of the table de remuage , for greater clarity in the bottle. She thus became La Grande Dame of Champagne , an image that the house has maintained over time and for which it remains synonymous with excellence in the world of French sparkling wine even after 250 years of history.