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Dom Pierre Pérignon was a 17th Century, Benedictine monk and is frequently credited with the invention of Champagne. Dom Perignon was the chief winemaker of the abbey and discovered that by blending the wine from several of the abbey's best vineyards, he could produce an exceptional wine. Intrigued by its naturally sparkling tendencies, he developed the méthode champenoise, allowing the wine to ferment in individual bottles.

In 1743, Claude Moet purchased the abbey and turned it into a winery of great renown. His most celebrated champagne was named after the monk who created it.