When Mr. Clicquot died in 1805, he left the champagne to his widow – or “veuve” in Fench. Mrs. Clicquot was quite the businesswoman and she grew the company by leaps and bounds. Today Veuve Clicquot has a royal warrant for Queen Elizabeth II, and was even Claude Rains’ celebratory drink in Casablanca. While other blogs are promoting the Limited Edition, the Traveler, and the Vertical Limit – we think they are overpriced and overplayed. Stick to the classics – and keep an extra in your fridge for moments that deserve it. A great bottle of bubbly for around $40. BUY