Moët & Chandon

Moët & Chandon is a renowned French wine company that is part of the LVMH group. It is one of the world's largest champagne producers and a prominent champagne house. The company was established in 1743 by Claude Moët and today owns more than 1,000 hectares (2,500 acres) of vineyards. Its products include a range of luxury champagnes marketed under the Moët & Chandon brand.

History

Moët & Chandon was founded in 1743 by Claude Moët, a wine trader. He started shipping his wine from Champagne to Paris. The company was then known as Moët et Cie (Moët & Co.), and it became Moët & Chandon after Pierre-Gabriel Chandon de Briailles, Remy Moët's son-in-law, joined the company in 1833.

Products

Moët & Chandon produces a large variety of champagnes, including:

• Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage: A vintage champagne that is released only in exceptional years.
• Moët & Chandon Imperial: The company's flagship product, a blend of more than 100 different wines.
• Moët & Chandon Rose Imperial: A romantic expression of the Moët & Chandon style, a style distinguished by its bright fruitiness, seductive palate, and elegant maturity.

Vineyards and Production

Moët & Chandon owns more than 1,000 hectares of vineyards and annually produces approximately 28,000,000 bottles of champagne. The company's vineyards are located in the top-rated "Grand Cru" area of Champagne, and more than 50% of the grapes used in its champagne come from this area.

In Popular Culture

Moët & Chandon has a long history of being associated with luxury and success. It has been the official champagne of the Academy Awards and is frequently seen in movies, television shows, and music videos.

See Also

• Champagne (wine region)
• List of Champagne houses
• LVMH