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How To Pronounce French Champagne Names

Moët et Chandon is definitely not 'Mo-way'

There are few things in life quite as indulgent as popping the cork on a bottle of French bubbles.

But one thing that might pierce the air of sophistication is when one of your nearest and dearest doesn’t know how to properly pronounce the French champagne house‘s name.

We’ve all been there, and it’s easy to see why with dinner party attendees never able to agree on whether it’s ‘Mo-way’, ‘Moh-et’ or, in the most dire of circumstances ‘Moo-ee’.

So, to avoid any future faux pas, marie claire’s created the authoritative guide to pronouncing the most prestigious names in the French champagne industry.

Veuve Clicquot

Veuve Clicquot

Louis Roederer

louis

Ruinart

ruinat

Taittinger

Taittinger

Moët et Chandon

chandon

Dom Pérignon

dom per

Pommery

pommery

Bollinger

bollinger

G.H. Mumm

gh mumm

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