Veuve Clicquot goes from champagne to chandeliers

While it may seem unlikely for a winemaker to move into the lighting market, that is just what Veuve Clicquot has done.

The champagne firm has launched its own interpretation of a classic chandelier in the form of the Globalight.

Featuring light emitting diodes that give off a soft glow, the device also keeps a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Rose chilled for up to four hours.

However, with only 500 chandeliers available worldwide, the luminaire could quickly become a collectors’ item.

Cecile Bonnefond, president of Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, says: “Globalight enhances the ritual of enjoying champagne in a sophisticated, stylish way.”

The news is one of a number of such launches by alcoholic beverage companies recently.

Vodka producer Belvedere previously announced the launch of the Jagger Dagger, a limited edition bejewelled ice pick designed by Jade Jagger.

A premium version of the blade is available entwined with white gold, while a more affordable variation is also in production.