The bubbles are fine and dense, and the rich and mellow aroma comes to the nostrils. The romantic rose champagne blooms with delicate golden luster, leaving a rich aftertaste between the teeth and cheeks, like a dazzling gemstone. Delicate and elegant women don’t mean only staying in a luxurious appearance, they can also be like vibrant champagne, unwilling to hide behind the cork, break through the pressure to stand out, and shed rays of light for your life.
Innovation and straightforwardness are the unique characteristics of French luxury champagne brand Veuve Clicquot . The brand is also the pioneer of feminist thought, and its story begins with its name. Veuve means "widow" in French, which tells the story of the starting point of the brand, which is praised as the "champagne lady" and the legendary founder Mrs. Veuve. Back in time to the 19th century, the business world of that era was still deeply dominated by men, and women could not even hold a bank account in their own name. However, at the age of 27 , she took over the business after her husband passed away despite everyone's opposition , without allowing gender or worldly perspective to define him.
Through difficult times, Madame Veuve Clicquot played her bold nature, not only brought back the wine business that was on the brink of collapse, but also transformed the brand into a prestigious champagne house, using passion and determination to prove to the world the infinite possibilities of women. The crystal-clear and sparkling champagne in front of me, who would have thought that more than 200 years ago, it would be extremely cloudy and without a sense of magnificence? It was Madame Veuve Clicquot's brewing genius that transformed Champagne, a technique still used today. The rosé champagne, which is very popular among women, was also brewed by the lady breaking the tradition, becoming the first rosé champagne in the world that really contains red wine, rather than just being colored with elderberries.
2022 Awards Ceremony
Since 1972 , Veuve Clicquot has launched the Bold Woman Award (Bold Woman Award) to pay tribute to Mrs. Veuve Clicquot's brave and free spirit, and inspire women to embark on an entrepreneurial adventure full of possibilities. The brand's unwavering commitment to empowering women in business is the first and longest-running international award of its kind, with alumni of 400 women from 27 countries, and brought the award to Canada eight years ago. In addition to the Bold Women Award, the brand also has a Bold Future Award, which selects outstanding Canadian female entrepreneurs aged 25 or above from the three principles of daring to start a business, reshaping traditions and maintaining business ethics. Three candidates in each category will be selected by a jury and invited to the awards ceremony, while a star jury will nominate one winner in each category, including Candy Wang , co-founder of media marketing company U Beauty Life , Veuve Clicquot Marketing Director Carole Bildé , LCBO President and CEO George Soleas , TV sports show " The Shift " host Kayla Grey , business leisure media Bay Street Bull editor-in-chief Lance Chung , and Quebec women's magazine KO Media partner Sophie Banford . Each winner will travel to Reims, France, for three days to learn more about the history and heritage of the brand. The 2023 Canada Bold Women Awards will close on April 1 this year.
In the 21st century, the situation of women's social oppression has been greatly improved, but the phenomenon of their rights being excluded or trampled is still common, scattered in some unknown corners. Madame Veuve Clicquot pushed the boundaries of society's imagination, inspired us with extraordinary courage, perseverance and enterprising spirit, and undoubtedly left a precious legacy to the world. Life is fleeting, let the moments that break the limits of thinking, such as the beauty of the moment when champagne bursts, last forever in the world.
