Moët & Chandon was founded in 1743 by Claude Moët in Épernay, in the Champagne region of France. It is one of the largest and most internationally distributed Champagne producers and forms part of the LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton) group.
The house owns approximately 1,200 hectares of vineyards, making it the largest vineyard owner in Champagne. Its holdings span many of the region’s key villages, including Grand Cru and Premier Cru sites, and are planted predominantly to Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Meunier. In addition to estate fruit, Moët & Chandon sources grapes from long-term grower contracts across the region to support annual production, which runs into the tens of millions of bottles.
The company’s headquarters and cellars are located in Épernay, where it maintains more than 25 kilometers of chalk cellars used for maturation. The portfolio includes non-vintage and vintage Champagnes, prestige cuvées such as Dom Pérignon (produced as a separate label within the group), and rosé styles. Moët & Chandon exports to over 150 countries and has played a significant role in the global commercialization of Champagne since the 18th and 19th centuries.