BRAND HISTORY
1743
THE STORY OF MOËT & CHANDON
1743
1743
THE MAISON MOËT
In 1743, one of the descendants of the Moët brothers, Claude Moët, who had been a wine trader in Epernay since the early 18th century, founded the Maison Moët.
THE STORY OF MOËT & CHANDON
1750
1750
A GLOBAL BRAND
The first shipments of Moët were sent across the shores to England, the first step in the making of a global icon.
THE STORY OF MOËT & CHANDON
1792
1792
TO SHARE THE MAGIC OF CHAMPAGNE
WITH THE WORLD…
Jean-Rémy Moët assumed control of the House. His lifelong goal was “to share the magic of champagne with the world”. He improved grape growing and winemaking techniques, extended the cellars and acquired the House’s first vineyards.
THE STORY OF MOËT & CHANDON
1833
1833
MOËT & CHANDON WAS BORN
Jean-Rémy Moët handed over control of the company to his son, Victor, and his son-in-law, Pierre-Gabriel Chandon. The House was renamed Moët & Chandon.
THE STORY OF MOËT & CHANDON
1842
1842
FIRST VINTAGE CHAMPAGNE
BY MOËT & CHANDON
The first vintage champagne was released by Moët & Chandon in 1842.
THE STORY OF MOËT & CHANDON
1869
1869
THE BIRTH OF "IMPERIAL"
Christened “Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial”, the House flagship champagne were first shipped in 1869, the year which coincided with the 100th anniversary of Napoleon’s birth.
THE STORY OF MOËT & CHANDON
1899
1899
FORT CHABROL
Raoul Chandon de Briailles created the first viticulture research laboratory and grafting school of champagne, the Fort Chabrol, in his successful effort to eradicate phylloxera.
THE STORY OF MOËT & CHANDON
1971
1971
MERGER OF MOËT HENNESSY
Moët & Chandon merged with Jas Hennessy & Co to found Moët Hennessy.
