Moët & Chandon

Moët & Chandon began as Mot et Cie in 1743, established by Epernay wine trader Claude Moët. The Champagne House’s clientele have included nobles and aristocrats since it’s early days. In 1750 Moët began business with Madame de Pompadour. Then in 1804, Jean-Remy, grandson of Claude Moët, who had become mayor of Epernay in 1802, met Napoleon and Jean Remy became famous as the man who introduced Champagne to the world. Sales during the 1820s are believed to have been on average 20,000 bottles annually. The name was officially changed to Moët & Chandon in 1832, when his son in law became co-owner along with his son. Moët marketed its first vintage in 1842. Their best-selling brand, Brut Imperial, was introduced in the 1860s.

Moët & Chandon is one of the the world’s largest Champagne/wine producers and the number one selling brand of Champagne in the world. Moët & Chandon own the largest Champagne estate with more than 1,000 hectares (2,500 acres) of vineyards and annually produces approximately 26 million bottles of Champagne a year.

The company also holds a Royal Warrant to supply champagne to Elizabeth II.

A fact that not many people know of, Dom Perignon is the prestigious label of Moet & Chandon – This other world famous label and somewhat more pricier own label counterpart, falls under the ownership of Moet et Chandon thus LVMH. They also make Hennessy Cognac!

Moet et Chandon has many visitors annually being situated on the world famous Avenue to Champagne of Epernay. As you begin your walk up the avenue and on your left you will spot the grand offices of this world famous winery and possibly one of the most photographed spots – The statue of Dom Perignon:

Where is Moet et Chandon in Champagne? The contact details for this world famous Champagne brand are below:

20 avenue de Champagne, Épernay, FR 51200

+33 3 26 51 20 20

https://www.moet.com/en-gb

 

You can visit Moet et Chandon and enjoy one of their tour experiences to include the ‘Signature’, ‘The Imperial Moment and ‘Grand Vintage’ which are all bookable via telephone / their website starting from 60€ per person (as of 2024).

What labels do Moet et Chandon produce? You can enjoy a fine selection of Champagne from the world’s most famous producer, here below is a selection:

Moet Imperial

Rosé Imperial

Ice Imperial

Ice Imperial Rosé

Nectar Imperial

Nectar Imperial Rosé

Grand Vintage

Grand Vintage Rosé

Grand Vintage Collection

 

Moet et Chandon will be able to cater for most palates from sweeter Champagne to drier and from easy to drink and enjoy fruity experiences to more intense and aged characters from their vintage range. Their sweeter range is the ‘Ice’ labels with a 45 g/liter level and ideal to be served with ice!

“Moët From 1914 Sells for More Than £10,000 at Sotheby’s” Source Glass of Bubbly

For the more serious Champagne connoisseurs and fans of aged wines, Moet et Chandon has you covered for they offer their older vintage ranges from the latest release (as of 2024 this is the Grand Vintage / Grand Vintage Rosé 2015) to more senior labels such as the 1999 that holds an aging period in the cellar of 21 years!

How to say / pronounce Moet & Chandon? Many will think that the ‘t’ is a silent one and to pronounce the ‘t’ is somewhat common and shows lack of wine knowledge – But let us tell you that we do pronounce that ‘T’! “Mo wet” is how to pronounce Moet et Chandon correctly.