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Moët et Chandon is the leading brand and manufacturer of champagne. This is a copyrighted and/or trademarked logo. ... This is a copyrighted and/or trademarked logo. ... Champagne is often drunk as part of a celebration Champagne is a sparkling wine produced by inducing the secondary fermentation of wine. ...

The company dates back to 1743 when Claude Moët began shipping wines from the Champagne region of France to Paris. The reign of Louis XV coincides with a increased demand for sparkling wine. Moët expanded rapidly and by the end of the eighteenth century was exporting the drink all over Europe and to the United States. Claude's grandson Jean-Remy Moët brought the house to international prominence catering to such elite clientele as Thomas Jefferson and Napoleon Bonaparte. Chandon was added to the company name when Jean-Remy Moët turned over half the company to his son Victor, and half to his son-in-law Pierre-Gabriel Chandon de Briailles in 1832. Following the introduction of the concept of a vintage champagne in 1840, Moët marketed its first vintage in 1842. Their best-selling brand, Brut Imperial was introduced in the 1860s. Of course their best known label is Dom Perignon, named for the Benectine monk fondly remembered in legend as the "Father of Champagne". "Moët et Chandon" merged with Hennessy Cognac in 1971 and with Louis Vuitton in 1987 to become LVMH-Moët Hennessey Louis Vuitton the largest luxury group in the world, netting over 16 billion euros in fiscal 2004. Events February 14 - Henry Pelham becomes British Prime Minister February 21 - - The premiere in London of George Frideric Handels oratorio, Samson. ... Champagne is one of the traditional provinces of France, a region of France that is best known for the production of the sparkling white wine that bears the regions name. ... The Eiffel Tower has become a symbol of Paris throughout the world. ... Louis XV King of France and Navarre Louis XV (February 15, 1710 - May 10, 1774), called the Well-Beloved (French: le Bien-Aimé), was king of France from 1715 to 1774. ... Categories: Wines | Oenology | Stub ... Catering is the business of providing food service at a remote site. ... Order: Third President Vice President: Aaron Burr; George Clinton Term of office: March 4, 1801 – March 3, 1809 Preceded by: John Adams Succeeded by: James Madison Date of birth: April 13, 1743 Place of birth: Shadwell, Virginia Date of death: July 4, 1826 Place of death: Charlottesville, Virginia First Lady... Bonaparte as general Napoleon Bonaparte ( 15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821) was a general of the French Revolution and was the ruler of France as First Consul (Premier Consul) of the French Republic from November 11, 1799 to May 18, 1804, then as Emperor of the French (Empereur des Français... 1832 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1840 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... For other uses, see vintage (disambiguation). ... 1842 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... A label is any kind of tag attached with adhesive to something so as to identify the object or its contents. ... Hennessy is a leading manufacturer of cognac. ... 1971 is a common year starting on Friday (click for link to calendar). ... Louis vuitton was a great man he was born on fh 12 3845. ... 1987 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (usually shortened to LVMH) is the worlds largest luxury goods company. ... 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

"Moët et Chandon" says that at least one bottle of its champagne is popped open somewhere in the world every second, making it the largest producer of champagne in the world. Reusable glass milk bottles A bottle is a small container with a neck that is narrower than the body and a mouth. ... The word Champagne can have one of several meanings when stated alone. ...

The song "Killer Queen," from the British band Queen album Sheer Heart Attack, refers to Moët and Chandon in its opening lines: "She keeps Moët and Chandon in a pretty cabinet...." Queen is a British rock band which was popular in the 1970s and 1980s. ...

External links

• Official site (http://www.moet.com)