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Scarlett Johansson's New Moet Poses

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When Scarlett Johansson was named as the face of Moet & Chandon in 2009 she posed in a golden gown. Images from the 2011 campaign have been released which show the effervescent blonde in posed on a ladder in a robin's egg blue evening gown surrounded by champagne flutes. The images shot by photographer Tim Walker were taken at Trianon, an impressive residence built by Jean-Rémy's Moët between 1805-1817 on the Moët & Chandon Estate in Epernay, France. The campaign consists of three photographs which will be used in print, outdoor and online advertising.

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Diageo Eyeing 100% of LVMH Drinks Business?

by David Kiley (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Spirits

Diageo may want LVMH drinks.

Bain & Company, a U.S. retail consultant company, published a study recently that claims a surge in luxury sales of apparel, shoes, accessories, leather goods, and perfumes, despite the sluggish economy because, as Claudia D'Arpisio, a company spokesperson said, "The recovery has been faster than expected."

The company expects a 3 to 5 percent increase in luxury goods sales in 2011, and points out that the market for luxury goods is likely strongest with young males in China.

Headed by France's richest man, Bernard Arnault, LVMH deals in all sorts of luxury goods and the company recently took a 14% stake in Hermes. Analysts think that's only the start of a takeover bid.

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Luxe Goods Giant LVMH Seeing Better Times

by David Kiley (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Shopping

LVMH, the world's leading luxury retailer and marketer of such as brands as Dom Perignon and Dior, said its sales so far this year have risen sharply, driven largely by Asia and by demand for champagne.

The strong performance from LVMH, and its top-branded products under the Louis Vuitton name, is in line with other luxury marketers since the beginning of the year, indicating that spending in the luxury sectors has returned in earnest.

LVMH said its sales rose 23.6 percent in the third quarter and were up 19 percent at 14.2 billion euros (19.9 billion dollars) for the nine months to September compared with the same period in 2009.

The Fashion and Leather goods division was the biggest earner, with nine-month sales of 5.46 billion euros up 20 percent, following by Selective Retailing with sales of 3.71 billion euros, up 17 percent.

Wines and Spirits jumped 22 percent to 2.15 billion euros.
LVMH said the "excellent performance" in the nine months confirmed its confidence for full-year 2010.

LVMH counts among its brands, Givenchy and Guerlain perfumes, as well as Moet and Chandon, Glenmorangie and Ardbeg Scotch whiskies.

LVMH's shares are up 41% so far this year.

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Louisxs Cigars and Moet Champagne: Winning World Cup Pairing

by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Cigars

What are you going to light up for the World Cup festivities tomorrow? I'll be on the road, unfortunately, but I know many of my friends will be gathering at our local cigar shop and digging into their usual favorites. If you want to do something a little different, follow the advice of Vin Lee, CEO of the Beverly Hills Cigar Club. He has a decadent pairing that will help turn the game into a memorable occasion, regardless of who comes out on top.

Start with the club's Louisxs cigar. At $50, it's truly an investment in happiness. You'll plunk down a fistful of dough, but at least you'll get a lot of time out of it, thanks to the cigar's slow burn. You'll taste the rare Rosoda leaves from start to finish and enjoy the "pure magic [that] is meant to linger all evening." What could you possibly pair with a cigar of this caliber? Only Moet, of course.

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Ten Champagne and Cigar Pairings for the Holiday Season

by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Cigars, Wine

Nothing compares to the perfect pairing of champagne and a cigar. Too often, cigars wind up with dark liquors, their natural partners. Rum, port, scotch and cognac are the norm for an after-dinner smoke -- not champagne. With the holiday season coming, of course, the preferred beverage will likely bubble, so finding the right cigars for the top libation will be crucial.

Fortunately, Vin Lee, CEO of the Beverly Hills Cigar Club, has agreed to help us out. As you prepare for the new year, take a look at the cigar and champagne pairings that he recommends, with both ubiquitous and rare products on the list. Lee says, "In this day and age, not everyone can afford a $50 cigar and a $300 bottle of champagne," said Lee. "Complementing a wonderful glass of champagne with a great cigar for the holidays is something everyone should be able to enjoy."

BHCC's 2010 Top 10 Champagne and Cigar Pairings are:

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Moet Hennessy Numbers Reveal Champagne Slump Continues

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wine

There are not a lot of corks popping around the world right now. One of the most popular brands of champagne is feeling a big hit. Decanter reports that Moët Hennessy Champagne sales were down 35 percent in the first three months of this year. The company owns many of the biggest brands in the category such as Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, Ruinart, Mercier and Krug. Revenues from its Champagne and still wine business fell 22 percent in the first quarter.

Consumers are ordering less champagne and so retailers and restaurants are trimming their orders to meet demand. Official shipment figures from the Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne show a 34 percent drop in volumes in the first two months of 2009 with shipments to other countries in the EU down 47 percent and exports to other countries outside the EU down 42 percent. Rumors continue to circulate about the possibility that LVMH may sell Moët Hennessy to Diageo.

These latest results are part of an overall champagne slowdown that has brought bad news for a variety of brands. France's wine industry has struggled over the past few years but champagne has remained high. Some are calling for a cut in production of the 2009 vintage in order to accommodate a market that has not reached its bottom yet and may not for some time to come.

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Scarlett Johansson's Moet Poses

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wine, Celebrity Design

Last week I mentioned that Scarlett Johansson is the new face of Moet & Chandon. Now the Daily Mail has a look at the sexy photos to be used in the ad campaign. In the pictures, a blonde Johanasson pops a cork, cozies up to an ice bucket, and in my favorite shot, holds a champagne glass between her toes. Check out the rest of the ad images here.

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Rare Champagne To Benefit Motion Picture and Television Fund

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Auctions, Charity

On Oscar weekend, the stars did more than just sign autographs, some of them signed a wooden case containing Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage Magnum from 1929, the year of the very first Academy Awards ceremony. The bottle was displayed at the Governor's Ball immediately following the Oscars ceremony. It will be auctioned off at Christie's on June 6 as apart of a wine auction in the Hamptons. Proceeds from the special bottle will benefit the Motion Picture & Television Fund, a nonprofit organization that provides "relief" for those in the film industry who had fallen on hard times including health care, childcare, retirement living, and social/charitable services.

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Moet & Chandon's Oscars Cocktail

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wine

Moet & Chandon has been doing a big push with the awards ceremonies lately. They had a red carpet presence at the Golden Globes and now they been designated the exclusive champagne of the 81st Annual Academy Awards. This is the first time that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has had a champagne designation for Oscar and pre-Oscar events (I'm guessing LVMH had to pay a hefty fee for the privilege). Moet & Chandon will be the only champagne or sparkling wine served at the 2009 Oscars.

For those of us not attending the show, there is an Oscars "party kit" on the Oscars website that includes recipes from Wolfgang Puck and a champagne cocktail, the Red Carpet Fizz, which features pomegranate juice, orange liqueur, fresh raspberries and Moet & Chandon White Star.

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The Hostess Gift for 2009: The Personalized Wine Bottle

by Annie Scott (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wine

Sometimes it's hard to know what to get the host or hostess of a party. Wine? Or is a card more personal?

Fortunately, we live in a world where you can combine the two ideas. In December, we saw Moet & Chandon offer personalized bottles via their NYC boutique, and at SignatureWines.com, you can get personalized bottles of wine, champange, water, and even gift sets and accessories.

Thank You, Congratulations, Good Luck, and Drink Me are all appropriate sentiments, and enhanced when you include both your name and the name of your host.

Prices at Signature Wines are surprisingly affordable; they start at $8 per bottle (and no, you don't have to order a whole case). Click through the gallery to see some of the lovely design templates they offer -- or you can upload your own, even with photographs! The bottles usually ship in three days.

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Personalized Moet Now Online

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wine

This time last year I wrote about Moet & Chandon's pop-up boutique offering personalized Champagne bottles in New York City. Now they have come up with MyMoet.com which will offer Champagne bottles personalized with Swarovski crystals in your choice of message to everyone across the country. The service is available in Moet & Chandon Imperial or Nectar Imperial and in 750 ml or magnum size bedazzled with gold or silver Swarovski crystals. Pricing starts at $90 [excluding tax and shipping] for a 750mL bottle of Moet Imperial with up to seven characters.

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Hitler's Champagne Hits The Auction Block

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wine, Auctions

Care for a little 70 year old champagne from Adolf Hitler's own stash that may or may not be poisoned? Sign me up!

Not really, I'm kidding.

But in all seriousness going up for auction this month on the 17th is a bottle of 1937 Moet et Chandon that was apparently taken by a soldier from the Reich Chancellery in Berlin in 1945 after the Nazis were defeated. And the poisoned part? There was a rumor going around that some of the champagne bottles had been poisoned via injections through the cork.

I might not be interested, but I can still understand why other people would be -- it is a piece of history. Just make sure you store it so there's no chance you're going to pop it open and drink it accidentally this New Years!

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Temperley Joins The Champagne Handbag Crowd

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Handbags, Wine

Here comes yet another way to tote around the Moet. This time the Champagne company has commissioned designer Alice Temperley to create a Moet & Chandon picnic bag. Temperley's bag is a metallic canvas carryall with a detachable champagne carrier. The bag will cost around £950 and be available at Temperley London stores from September 1 on.

Other designer and champagne collaborations include:
Daisy de Villeneuve Moet & Chandon Picnic Tote
Karim Rashid Veuve Clicqot Love Seat
Andree Putnam Vueve Clicqot Box
Pucci Veuve Clicquot Bag

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