Inside Moët Impérial’s 150th anniversary with Natalie Portman and Kate Moss
Image credits: Courtesy of Moët & Chandon
Fireworks, lavish music, and glittering pyramids of champagne glasses: these were the sights and sounds that decorated the French night sky as Moët & Chandon threw an exclusive soirée in celebration of the 150th anniversary of its signature champagne, the Moët Impérial. At the newly-restored Château de Saran, nestled in the heart of the province of Champagne, celebrities and VIPs alike gathered amongst its lush vineyards to toast the maison’s historic milestone.
The brilliance of the party’s location was mirrored in the sparkling presence of some of Hollywood’s brightest stars. Actress Natalie Portman was a vision, wearing an elegant, sleeveless gown of white lace (above), while fellow actress Uma Thurman wore a sophisticated all-black ensemble, with a bardot neckline and tulle skirt. British actor Douglas Booth looked striking in a navy suit and mustard tie, and supermodel Kate Moss donned a cream, tie-waist jumpsuit with a plunging neckline for the evening’s festivities (above). Australia’s own modelling talent, Jessica Gomes, also made an appearance.
Renowned tennis legend Roger Federer, who has been the brand’s ambassador since 2012, was also present to pay homage to the iconic champagne and its legacy of elegance. “I am thrilled to be here in Champagne to toast Moët Impérial, a symbol of global success,” he siad. “At this splendid family château, a grand new symbol for Moët & Chandon whose ‘family’ I am honoured to be a part of.”
Renovations of the Château de Saran, a property of the maison since 1801, have been four years in the making. While its origins as a hunting lodge speak to its verdant surroundings, its eventual transformation into a family residence has shaped its rebirth as the ‘Château de Famille’, a building the brand hopes will foster an atmosphere of hospitality, luxury and relaxation.
After a cocktail party held inside, guests moved to the house’s vineyards to partake in a seated dinner. The meal was prepared by three Michelin-starred French chef Yannick Alléno, who has been a brand ambassador since 2014, and guided by chef Dominique Crenn, owner of the three Michelin-starred restaurant Atelier Crenn in San Francisco. Throughout the evening, Moët & Chandon also served its celebrated champagne to guests from limited-edition anniversary bottles. As fireworks illuminated the sky, a live musical performance from British singer-songwriter Freya Ridings marked the close of the evening. Scroll through to see pictures from inside the event below.
The Château de Saran
Natalie Portman
Kate Moss
Uma Thurman
Derek Blasberg
Rocky Barnes
Pelayo Diaz
Douglas Booth
Xin Wang
Freya Ridings
Eleonora Carisi
Jessica Gomes
Roger Federer
Benoit Gouez
Stephane Baschiera
Philippe Schaus
Kate Moss, Uma Thurman, Roger Federer and Natalie Portman
Roger Federer, Uma Thurman and Natalie Portman
The Château de Saran
Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman
Jessica Gomes and Rocky Barnes
Freya Ridings performing at the Château de Saran
Fireworks above the Château de Saran
Fireworks above the Château de Saran