Champagne house
Moet & Chandon
French Maison de Champagne known internationally; in addition to its champagne range it also sells a Marc de Champagne (eau-de-vie from grape pomace) presented in boxed bottles.
- Épernay · Champagne · France
- Since 1743
- 6 products
The story
Founded in 1743, Moët & Chandon is a historic Maison of Champagne based in Épernay. Over its history the Maison has established itself as one of the most recognized names in the industry and today is part of the LVMH group.
Production philosophy
Focused on quality and celebration, the Maison values the tradition of Champagne and selected winemaking by-products, offering a Marc de Champagne that seeks elegance, aromatic finesse and consistency with the brand identity.
Territory
Champagne region (France), historic headquarters of the Maison in Épernay.
Production method
For its Marc de Champagne Moët & Chandon distills selected pomace from the region's typical grapes in copper discontinuous pot stills (stork-beak still) and subjects it to an extended aging period in oak casks.
Distillation
Copper discontinuous pot still (stork-beak still).
Ageing
Extended aging in oak casks.
Characteristics
- Type
- Champagne house
- City
- Épernay
- Categories
- Champagne house
- Marc de Champagne (eau-de-vie)
- grappa
- Raw materials
- Pinot Noir grape pomace
- Chardonnay grape pomace
- Pinot Meunier grape pomace
- Casks and ageing vessels
- oak barrels
- Representative products
- Grappa Marc de Champagne 70cl - Gift boxed
What makes it distinctive
- Historic Maison of Champagne (founded 1743)
- Produces an aged Marc de Champagne made from the region's pomace
- Part of the LVMH group