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Moët (Moet) – luxury champagne, which invariably accompanies significant events in the life of famous athletes, movie stars and royal families. The brand belongs to the Moet Hennessy-Louis Vuitton (LVMH) group of companies, which unites luxury goods companies. Moet et Chandon is the largest producer of Champagne wines, 80% of production is exported.
Historical information
The Maison Moet company was founded by the French nobleman Claude Moet, who was engaged in the wine trade in Epernay. Using connections in Versailles, the entrepreneur soon became a supplier to the royal court and the highest nobility. Madame de Pompadour was a great admirer of Moet champagnes. In 1832 the company was renamed Moet et Chandon.
Already at the end of the 1840th century, champagne became well known outside of France and was exported overseas. Among the fans of the brand was the third US President Thomas Jefferson. The first vintage wine collection was released in XNUMX. Twenty years later, the company introduced Imperial, the brand’s best-selling sparkling wine, to the public.
In 1927, the Vatican, along with all the dioceses, joined the clients of the wine house. Champagne Moet has become an obligatory attribute of the holidays of the royal families of Europe. In the early 70s, Moet et Chandon entered the LVMH group of companies, merging with Hennessy and Louis Vuitton. Factories for the production of sparkling wines operate not only in France, but also in the USA, Argentina and Australia.
Production features
The company owns 1150 hectares of vineyards. This is the largest estate in the Champagne region, which is famous for its limestone soils and favorable climate. Pinot noir, chardonnay and pinot meunier varieties are cultivated, the combination of which gives a special taste to the famous champagne.
Production is based on old traditions and modern technologies. The base wines are matured in stainless steel tanks, which are kept in a room with a constant air temperature. A whole team of masters, headed by chef Benoit Guez, is working on compiling complex assemblages. The recipe for the famous Imperial has not changed since the first release.
Champagne is bottled and stored in cellars, which are 28 km long. Huge underground rooms in the company are called “wine library”. Each batch is carefully numbered. The process of disgorgement – removal of yeast sediment – is automated at the enterprise. Previously, this operation was carried out manually and required considerable strength from the master, since the neck was clamped with fingers. About 26 million bottles of champagne leave the bottling lines every year.
Interesting Facts
In 1814, Paris was taken by the troops of the Russian and Prussian armies. The wine cellars of Moet et Chandon in Epernay were ransacked. But Jean-Remy Moet did not regret the losses at all, knowing that the officers would definitely remember first-class wine and become clients of the company in the future. The owner of the company was not mistaken – after the end of hostilities, sales increased, and the wine house became the official supplier of the Russian imperial court.
Moet et Chandon is the official sponsor of the Formula 1 car race. Since the mid-sixties, the winners of the competition have a tradition of pouring foaming champagne on other racers. Until 1999, Moet Imperial was the only brand presented at the event, later the brand was replaced by other manufacturers.
Types of champagne Moet Chandon
Moet and Chandon Imperial Brut, 12%
The brand’s most famous champagne is made from hundreds of base wines. A third of them are reserve wines, which are used to achieve the same taste of each batch. The aromatic bouquet of the drink is complex and multifaceted. At the start, apple and citrus tones are felt, which are replaced by mineral and floral shades. Fruity and berry notes predominate in the flavor range.
Moet and Chandon Imperial Rose, 12%
Rose wine with honey reflections. The aromatic bouquet combines the scents of red berries and fresh roses. The taste is sharp and fresh, with strawberry, currant and raspberry hints and a light mint note on the finish. Sugar content 9 g per 1 liter.
Moet and Chandon Ice Imperial, 12%
The Ice Imperial champagne is bottled in white glass bottles. The wine contains 45 g of sugar per 1 liter and is semi-sweet. The aroma is dominated by shades of guava, mango and nectarines. In a delicate taste, fruity-caramel shades are traced with refreshing ginger notes at the end. The manufacturer recommends serving champagne with ice.
Moet et Chandon Ice Imperial Rose, 12%
Sparkling wine of bright pink color is created on the basis of three grape varieties, the content of “pinot noir” is up to 55%. The aroma is rich and rich, with pronounced notes of cranberries and lingonberries. The fruity taste is perfectly balanced, with a hint of bitter grapefruit on the finish. Served with ice, the proportion of sugar in the composition is 38 g per liter.
