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Intermediate French with Carlito · June 7 · 16 min

She Was 27, a Widow, and About to Change Champagne Forever

👉 Download your FREE “ Champagne Empire ” Guide → https://www.frenchteachercarlito.com/lp-the-champagne-empire-guide In this episode, I tell you the story of Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin, the young widow behind the yellow label of Veuve Clicquot. At 27, with a failing business and everyone telling her to give up, she made a different choice. I take you through the cellars of Reims and the life of a woman who built an empire and kept her widow's name as her signature. ⭐ Enjoyed the episode? A 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify really helps the podcast grow, thank you so much for your support. 📩 Have a question for me? Email me at carlito@frenchteachercarlito.com I read every message personally. Merci et à très bientôt, Charles

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👉 Download your FREE “ Champagne Empire ” Guide
https://www.frenchteachercarlito.com/lp-the-champagne-empire-guide

In this episode, I tell you the story of Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin, the young widow behind the yellow label of Veuve Clicquot. At 27, with a failing business and everyone telling her to give up, she made a different choice. I take you through the cellars of Reims and the life of a woman who built an empire and kept her widow's name as her signature. 

⭐ Enjoyed the episode? 

A 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify really helps the podcast grow, thank you so much for your support.

📩 Have a question for me? 

Email me at carlito@frenchteachercarlito.com

I read every message personally.

Merci et à très bientôt, 

Charles

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