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Champagne: Part IV The Widow Clicquot
Season 5, Ep. 11
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Modern-day Champagne as we know it is largely credited to Madam Clicquot. Her innovations and drive for success was unmatched. IN the episode we talk about her life and the world around her as the wine region grows.
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