Champagne Widows books in order

The Champagne Widows series by Rebecca Rosenberg tells the true stories of the women who built the French champagne industry, including Veuve Clicquot and Madame Pommery.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Champagne Widows: First Woman of Champagne, Veuve Clicquot 2021 Rebecca Rosenberg Buy
2 Madame Pommery, Creator of Brut Champagne 2023 Rebecca Rosenberg Buy

The Champagne Widows series by Rebecca Rosenberg brings to life the real women behind some of the most famous names in champagne. The first book, Champagne Widows: First Woman of Champagne, Veuve Clicquot (2021), tells the story of Barbe-Nicole Clicquot, who took over her husband’s wine business after his death and turned it into one of the most recognized champagne houses in the world.

The second book, Madame Pommery, Creator of Brut Champagne (2023), focuses on Louise Pommery, who similarly inherited a champagne business and went on to create the first brut champagne. Both books center on widows who defied social expectations to build lasting commercial empires in 19th-century France.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Champagne Widows series?

There are two books in the Champagne Widows series, published between 2021 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Champagne Widows series?

The first book in the Champagne Widows series is Champagne Widows: First Woman of Champagne, Veuve Clicquot, published in 2021.

What is the Champagne Widows series about?

The Champagne Widows series tells the stories of real women who shaped the French champagne industry. The first book covers Veuve Clicquot and the second focuses on Madame Pommery, who created brut champagne.

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