This spring, Veuve Clicquot unveiled the 2018 vintage of La Grande Dame, their stunning flagship cuvée created in honor of Madame Clicquot—who was aptly referred to as La Grande Dame de la Champagne.

Veuve Clicquot’s famous yellow label may be immediately recognizable around the world, but the remarkable woman behind the brand? Less so. The French champagne house takes its name (which translates ...