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MOËT & CHANDON

The Art of Winemaking

Chapter 1

Champagne Terroir

Discover the first chapter of this unique journey: the Champagne Terroir.

The Moët & Chandon vineyards are located in the heart of Champagne, and their unique terroir gives the grapes extraordinary qualities here.

CHAPTER 2

GRAPE VARIETIES

Discover the second chapter of this unique journey: the Grape Varieties.

Three main grape varieties are used in the elaboration of all of our champagnes: the Pinot Noir, the Meunier and the Chardonnay. Benoît Gouez explains their characteristics.

CHAPTER 3

HARVEST

Discover the third chapter of this unique journey: the Harvest.

The harvest mobilizes an entire region to reap the benefits of a year's work. Moët & Chandon teams tell this magical moment.

CHAPTER 4

BLENDING

Discover the fourth chapter of this unique journey: the Blending.

The art of blending requires the selection and harmonizing of wines from different areas and grape varieties, and even from different years, to create a wine that perfectly expresses the Moët & Chandon style. Listen to Benoît Gouez, Marie Christine Osselin and Amine Ghanem talk about this remarkable oenological savoir-faire.

CHAPTER 5

MATURATION

Discover the fifth chapter of this unique journey: the Maturation process.

Deep inside the cellars, the bottles embark on a long period of maturation. Discover this key step.

CHAPTER 6

RIDDLING

Discover the sixth chapter of this unique journey: the Riddling.

After the maturation period, the bottles are riddled to be prepared for the disgorgement. Discover this unique gesture.

CHAPTER 7

DISGORGEMENT

Discover the seventh chapter of this unique journey: the Disgorgement.

After the maturation period and the riddling, the bottle is disgorged to be clarified. Dosage is added to the wine and the final cork seals the bottle. Discover this ultimate step in the champagne elaboration.