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Statue of Dom Pérignon at Moët & Chandon

Statue of Dom Pérignon at Moët & Chandon

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Statue of Dom Pérignon at Moët & Chandon

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Location: Marne, France

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Viviane

June 10, 2025

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Pierre Pérignon (Sainte-Menehould, 1639 - Hautvillers, 24 September 1715) known as Dom Pérignon was a Benedictine monk to whom the méthode champenoise, the method of making champagne, is often attributed. The best champagne of the Moët et Chandon winery is also named after him: champagne Dom Pérignon. Legend has it that he exclaimed: "Come quickly, I'm tasting the stars!" when he tasted the first sparkling champagne. The reality is, however, that although the Dom worked tirelessly to improve the wines of the Champagne region, he invented neither sparkling wine nor champagne.

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Viviane

June 10, 2025

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In his day, the fermentation of wine in the bottle, which produces sparkling wine, was a huge problem for winemakers. When colder weather arrived in autumn, the fermentation process would …

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Heiko

August 24, 2023

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Perhaps the best-known champagne brand. A visit is nice, but if you enjoy champagne, you should rather try the small producers (e.g. Mailly)

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Elevation 90 m

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Tuesday 19 May

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71 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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