MORE than a century ago, a letter was received by the French Post Office addressed to 'The greatest poet of France in Paris'. After much coming and going between the homes of Victor Hugo and Lamartine, an official finally opened the letter.
He found this missive: 'To the greatest poet of France, to Mr Moet, maker of champagne, I render homage.' It was signed by Zirow, Prince of Russia.
To this day, the world pays homage to Moet & Chandon, among the world's venerable champagne houses.
In Hong Kong, the name is synonymous with high profile celebrations and the most important, commercial, political and social events.
Moet's crown as 'King of Champagne' is undisputed. It is a symbol of tradition and excellence.
So distinctive is this particular brand that the royal coats of arms of Britain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden - and the Papal Arms - are displayed at the entrance hall of Moet's estate in Epernay.