Bubbles! -- My Two Favorite Champagnes

When the occasion calls for celebration, my two favorite champagnes are Veuve Clicquot and Ruinart. 


Veuve I love because of the bubbles + taste +  chic yellow label + it is a feminist champagne. "Veuve" means "widow" in French honoring Widow Clicquot who built the brand after her husband died in 1805...amazing. Who doesn't love a pioneer girl power moment?

(Don't judge 'cause this is from Wikipedia)

In 1772, Philippe Clicquot-Muiron established the original enterprise which in time became the house of Veuve Clicquot. His son, François Clicquot, marriedBarbe-Nicole Ponsardin in 1798 and died in 1805, leaving his widow (veuve in French) in control of a company variously involved in banking, wool trading, and Champagne production. Under Madame Clicquot's guidance the firm focused entirely on the latter, to great success.^[3]

During the Napoleonic Wars, Madame Clicquot made strides in establishing her wine in royal courts throughout Europe, notably that of Imperial Russia. By the time she died in 1866 Veuve Clicquot had become both a substantial Champagne house and a respected brand. Easily recognised by its distinctive bright yellow labels, the wine holds a royal warrant of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.

Ruinart I love because of the bubbles + taste + bottle shape which was inspired by the bottles of the 18th century. 


History lesson! 


Post Script: Don't overlook the benefits of a high/low pairing. Champagne and Domino's Pizza is a personal favorite.