At the end of June, when the previous issue of Selectus Wine was going to press, the 200th anniversary of Veuve Clicquot Rosé was being celebrated in Paris.
Blended rosé champagne, produced by mixing some red wine into the white, was invented by Madame Clicquot in 1818 and was a turning point in the rosé champagne-making process. Over 500 guests attended the anniversary celebrations, along with many of the Champagne House’s friends, including models, TV presenters, journalists, actors and actresses... There were also influencers from various countries who did not want to miss out on this unconventional party.
Like any great birthday party, there was a birthday cake, this one over 3 metres high and made up of 200 mini Veuve Clicquot cakes.
So, as is the custom at birthdays,…
