Vintage Moet Et Chandon - Card Box with Bear

The House of Champagne Moet & Chandon:

Established in 1743 Moet and Chandon is based in Epernay boasting 500 hectares of vineyards which yields a yearly production of 26 million bottles. In 1972 Jean Remy Moet took control of the House of Moet which had founded by his grandfather some 49 years before. Despite difficulties in finding adequate supplies of grapes during the Revolution the House flourished and grew further during the Napoleonic era.

The concept of vintage Champagne made of exceptional grapes from the same year was introduced in 1840 with Moet producing their first vintage Champagne in 1842. The words “dry” and “sec” to indicate dryness (see our Types of Champagne section) first appeared on Moet labels in 1856. This was as a response to the British market who wanted a dry Champagne to drink with their meals. By the beginning of the 20th century, Moet & Chandon was one of the major houses, due to their excellent collection of vineyards. Moet and Chandon continued to grow and in the 1960s produced 10 million bottles a year (out of a global production of 70 million).

Russ Berrie Bear: Spencer Bear is part of the Russ Berrie ‘Bears From The Past’ range. Crafted using rich new colours and materials, this heirloom quality bear is sure to be a welcome gift in the arms of teddy bear lovers and collectors of all ages. .