The Story Behind the Label: Iconic Champagne Houses and Their Secrets

Behind the elegant labels of the world’s top Champagne Houses, discover secrets, stories and bold leaders. Many were standout women called the ‘Widows of Champagne’. Here are stories from some well-known Champagne houses: Ruinart Nicolas Ruinart launched it in 1729. It holds the title of the first Champagne house. His uncle, monk Dom Thierry Ruinart,…