Moët & Chandon 
Moët & Chandon’s legacy in Champagne began in 1743 when Claude Moët founded the House, and since then, Moët has been sharing the magic of Champagne across the globe. Every glass overflows with Moët’s hallmark values of history, generosity, savoir-faire, success, boldness and elegance – values still at the heart of its global appeal. Moët & Chandon’s approach to wine making fully respects the integrity of the fruit and its philosophy ensures that nature is never forced, it is simply guided. www.moet.com 

Veuve Clicquot 
Veuve Clicquot has remained true to its motto: only one quality, the finest, since its founding in 1772. Its history carries the mark of an exceptional woman, Madame Clicquot, a young widow who took up the helm of the family business after the untimely death of her husband. The entire history of the House of Veuve Clicquot is marked by mythical wines, all of which respect the demand for quality that was the force that drove Madame Clicquot. True to this heritage, a short lineage of just 10 Cellar masters has ensured continuity of the Veuve Clicquot style of strength and complexity. www.veuve-clicquot.com

Ruinart 
Discovering Ruinart is an entry into the universe of the oldest Champagne house. In 1729, when Nicolas Ruinart laid the foundations of the very first Champagne house, he was in fact realizing the ambition of his uncle, Dom Thierry Ruinart, a Benedictine monk who realized “vin de mousse” or sparkling wine – had a promising future. The House of Ruinart was the first to use Gallo Roman chalk cellars to age its wines, and opened the American market over two centuries ago. Since then, Ruinart has continued to develop its reputation as the sophisticated Champagne for in-the-know wine lovers and continues to create its cuvées in the same exacting spirit of purity, luminosity and elegance - all characteristics of the Ruinart style. www.ruinart.com

 

Dom Pérignon 
In the 17th century, Dom Pierre Pérignon developed a wine whose extraordinary quality would make him the spiritual father of Champagne and one of the great visionaries of the wine making world. Dom Pérignon is always a vintage wine. Made exclusively from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes from Grand Cru vineyards and from the oldest vines at the Abbey of Hautvillers, Dom Pérignon is produced only in exceptional vintage years. Each vintage is unique, made from grapes grown in the same year, and each one requires a full commitment to creating a new interpretation in response to the season’s specific characteristics. www.domperignon.com

Krug 

Since 1843, six generations of the Krug family have been creating the finest and rarest Champagnes. Crafting exclusively Prestige Cuvées every year, its founder Joseph Krug was a visionary who understood that the essence of Champagne is pleasure itself and wanted to offer his clients the very best every year. Therefore, he created the flagship of the House, Krug Grande Cuvée (97/100 Wine Spectator.) Thanks to an uncompromising craftsmanship, Krug is the benchmark when it comes to the best Champagnes in the world. www.krug.com