--- product_id: 179092075 title: "The Widow Clicquot: The Story of a Champagne Empire and the Woman Who Ruled it Hardcover – Illustrated, 28 Oct. 2008" brand: "tilar j mazzeo" price: "27825CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/179092075-the-widow-clicquot-the-story-of-a-champagne-empire-woman store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # The Widow Clicquot: The Story of a Champagne Empire and the Woman Who Ruled it Hardcover – Illustrated, 28 Oct. 2008 **Brand:** tilar j mazzeo **Price:** 27825CFA **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Widow Clicquot: The Story of a Champagne Empire and the Woman Who Ruled it Hardcover – Illustrated, 28 Oct. 2008 by tilar j mazzeo - **How much does it cost?** 27825CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/179092075-the-widow-clicquot-the-story-of-a-champagne-empire-woman) ## Best For - tilar j mazzeo enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted tilar j mazzeo brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Widow Clicquot: The Story of a Champagne Empire and the Woman Who Ruled it Hardcover – Illustrated, 28 Oct. 2008 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81t-0SNKIGL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ French historical change provides a backdrop to this fascinating story *by J***U on 13 January 2024* I'd been fortunate enough to visit the Champagne region a couple of times and am planning to go again this year. I was recommended this book a long time ago and thought now would be a good time to read about this part of the Champagne story.There are 191 pages split into 16 chapters plus various other sections. The book was first published in 2008.Whilst reading about the life of Madame Cliquot there is a lot of be learnt about French history - much of which was new to me.The author tells the story in a way that is engaging, encouraging readers to put themselves into certain situations. She has some great phrases included which are often thought provoking (example - "all politics are local, even if it is in the middle of great world events").Over the centuries many stories have emerged about the Champagne industry and some of them are challenged strongly in this book (e.g.. Dom Perignon did not invent champagne as he was actually working to remove the naturally occurring bubbles).We learn huge amounts about the development of champagne and, alongside it, some of the major changes to French society, influenced by the revolutions then Napoleon's power grabbing.The families that produce the champagne operate in such a small area that it should be no surprise it is an incestuous industry - some people working successfully in partnerships then others becoming arch enemies and strong competitors. This book shows all aspects of the business culture from the period.This is a book I genuinely couldn't put down with each page revealing something new - about Madame Cliquot or the world in which she was operating.It's clear that the research has been very extensive and I admire the author's restraint in not allowing her references/notes to get in the way of the story. I've seen too many nonfiction books spoilt by the interruption of copious notes. There are over 40 pages of references but they are all put together at the back of the book along with the extensive bibliography, encouraging the eager history to read further whilst allowing the more casual reader to ignore entirely.There are also sections at the end about the author and the process of writing - fascinating! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ... for a friend who loves this champagne so was nice for her to read about the history *by P***R on 19 January 2015* Bought for a friend who loves this champagne so was nice for her to read about the history ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating read *by P***J on 24 October 2024* I thoroughly enjoyed this Biography of The Widow Cliquot and her struggle to make her vineyard pay following the death of her husband. 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