BRAND HISTORY
1959
THE STORY OF CHANDON
1959
1959
THE FIRST SUBSIDIARY OF MOËT & CHANDON IN MENDOZA, ARGENTINA
Our founder Robert-Jean de Vogüé and his oenologist Renaud Poirier took the road less travelled to Mendoza, Argentina, and collaborated with local winemakers to apply Champagne expertise to local varieties. What resulted was the first of many collaborations, which saw Chandon craft sparkling expressions from New World terroir that captivated critics and brought smiles to drinkers’ faces.
THE STORY OF CHANDON
1973
1973
CHANDON WINERIES IN CALIFORNIA
An unexpected meeting of minds occurred between our founder Robert-Jean de Vogüé and Californian entrepreneur John Wright – they shared a vision for exploring new horizons and those pursuits gave rise to an inspiring estate in the Napa Valley, which now crafts exceptional wines with a Californian character.
THE STORY OF CHANDON
1986
1986
ESTABLISHED BY MOËT & CHANDON
IN VICTORIA’S YARRA VALLEY
Renowned Champagne House Moët & Chandon established Domaine Chandon in 1986 to produce sparkling wine of the highest quality. The Yarra Valley’s cool climate is ideally suited to growing the trio of traditional varieties used in méthode traditionnelle sparkling winemaking.
CHANDON VINTAGE BRUT 1986 IS MADE The first Chandon Vintage Brut is released. The result is a world-class sparkling wine that pays homage to its impressive origins while imparting the unique aromas, flavours and structure of the Australian terroir.
CHANDON VINTAGE BRUT 1986 IS MADE The first Chandon Vintage Brut is released. The result is a world-class sparkling wine that pays homage to its impressive origins while imparting the unique aromas, flavours and structure of the Australian terroir.
THE STORY OF CHANDON
1990
1990
THE DOMAINE CHANDON
VISITOR CENTRE OPENS
Situated in the picturesque Yarra Valley, the Domaine Chandon cellar door has become a tourist attraction, inviting over 200,000 guests through its doors every year.
THE STORY OF CHANDON
2015
2015
CHANDON AND MCLAREN HONDA,
THE TWO LEADING COMPANIES
BECAME LONG TERM ALLIES
As one of the most successful teams in Formula 1 history, McLaren meets Chandon, the vibrant sparkling wine with a boundless conquering spirit. The partnership perfectly highlights Chandon’s open spirit, “joie de vivre” and spontaneous approach to life.
