Coucou everyone!

Pop a bottle of the yellow label - this week we venture to France to talk about the fearless entrepreneur, Barbe-Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin or La Veuve Clicquot. We discuss her life and influence on the Champagne industry that is still felt today. Then Catherine tells us about the origins of the Fleur-de-Lis. Santé, salut and listen in! Cheers!

Main topic sources:

The Widow Who Created the Champagne Industry

The Science of Champagne, the Bubbling Wine Created By Accident

Veuve Clicquot

Mini topic sources:

The Fleur-de-lis

Ancient Symbol Fleur-de-lis: It’s Meaning And History Explained

Kate's recommendation: "The Witch's Heart" by Genevieve Gornichec

Catherine's recommendation: Edmond Fallot mustard

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Cover art and logo by Kate Walker

Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre

Theme song by Lumehill

Thank you all - ciao!