MOËT & CHANDON
ESSENTIA CONSERVATORY
OF GRAPE VARIETIES
To preserve its exceptional heritage, in 2024 Moët &
Chandon created “Essentia”, a four-hectare oasis of bio-
diversity that will ultimately be home to 16,000 grape-
vine stocks, some of them planted more than half a
century ago. Stemming from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
and Pinot Meunier or rarer varieties like Arbanne and
Petit Meslier, this unique living library reflects the his-
toric diversity of the Champagne region’s singular
winegrowing heritage.
With soil and vines threatened by climate change,
Moët & Chandon has for a number of years been
involved in research and development into new agri-
cultural practices as well as the rollout of innovative
and sustainable solutions. Each vine stock is studied
and catalogued to enable future generations to
choose those grape varieties and rootstocks that
are best suited to these changes. Upholding the
pioneering spirit of Moët & Chandon and continuing
to craft exceptional champagnes is the “Essentia”
conservatory’s raison d’être.
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