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.