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october 19, 2021 - Moet & Chandon

Moët Hennessy inaugurates new research center devoted to innovation

Moët Hennessy, the premium #champagne, wines and spirits division of #LVMH, has inauguratedthe #robertjeandevogue Research Center, which will be devoted to scientific research aroundsustainability. The facility adds a powerful new resource to the #moethennessy R&D ecosystem to help better understand and anticipate current and future environmental and production challenges.

The new #robertjeandevogue Research Center confirms Moët Hennessy’s commitment toinnovation and sustainable development, building on sustainable and resilient viticulture initiativesannounced in 2020 as part of the Living Soils Living Together program. Recognizing the limits ofthe current viticulture model, the Group launched this state-of-the-art research center  to supportits Maisons as they introduce more sustainable practices. The facility will also be a hub for sharingknowledge among #LVMH Maisons and outside organizations.

The R&D center will focus on four areas of research to drive innovation forward:

  • Microbiology and biotechnology, analyzing micro-organisms and understand their impact onvineyards.
  • Plant physiology in order to mitigate the impact of climate change on vines and grapes and addressthe challenges of global warming.
  • Process engineering to optimize wine production and promote recyclability.
  • Sensory analysis and formulation to study the sensorial profile of products at different productionstages and pursue the quest for #excellence at #LVMH Wine & Spirits Maisons.

The center is named in tribute to the #champagne terroir and #robertjeandevogue, a visionary andavant-garde thinker who played a pivotal role in the history of #moethennessy. Designed byarchitect #giovannipace, the new center is situated near the ultramodern Mont Aigu productionsite. It is integrated harmoniously in the surrounding landscape and made from materials thatensure optimal thermal performance and energy consumption.