P.S. The Widow Clicquot, (Paperback)

from bostonbibliophile

Very engaging, interesting story of a 19th century businesswoman and champagne magnate. Great for readers of womens' and wine history. I agree that there is a lot of speculation about Barbe-Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin's inner life but Tilar Mazzeo tells a great story and very well.

from dla911

I admit that I initially read this book due to my great interest in wine. But I soon realized that it was really a great study in successful entrepreneur-ism under incredibly challenging conditions. The Widow Clicquot is the story of France's first Champagne empire, one created and ruled by an en...

from nemoman

I expected a biography; however, it became apparent early into the book that Mazzeo simply did not have near enough material to write one. Instead Matteo uses the arc of Clicquot's career to show the development of the champagne industry against the backdrop of enormous political and economic cha...

from librisissimo

Very interesting story about the French widow who took over the family Champagne business and made an outstanding success. Lots of personal details - well documented. Like Moby Dick, it is full of interesting facts about wine-making and marketing, and sparkling wines in particular, plus lots of h...

from Linda

Beautiful book!! Great gift for your favorite champagne lover!