Established in 1743, Moët & Chandon is arguably the most recognised champagne brand in the world. In 1971, the maison famously merged with Hennessy Cognac and later with Louis Vuitton to become the global luxury group LVMH [Louis-Vuitton-Moët-Hennessy], which today also includes Dom Pérignon, Krug and Veuve Clicquot. This is a rare bottle of the 1985 vintage, one of the best of the decade.
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Moët & Chandon, based in the so-called “Champagne capital” of Épernay, is easily the most famous house in the Champagne region. It is one of the largest too, comprising 1150 hectares (2850 acres) of estate vineyards plus more from growers, 28km (17 miles) of cellars and a production capacity of 60 million bottles a year.The house was founded by Claude Moët in 1743. However, his grandson, Jean-Remy Moët, is credited with having brought Champagne to a wider audience and, by the 19th Century, the house was recognized both domestically and internationally.In the 1970s and ’80s, Moët & Chandon expanded its empire beyond Champagne, partnering first with Cognac house Hennessy and then with fashion giant Louis Vuitton, forming the well-known luxury conglomerate Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy –often referred to simply as LVMH.
