Dom Pérignon (1638-1715), cellar of the Hautvillers abbey, blind, knew by the fineness of his taste to blend different grape varieties that gave his wines a delicacy unknown before him — Painting belonging to the House of Moët & Chandon of Épernay (Champagne)

Description

Illustration of a monastic scene with several monks around a table, one monk seated at the head and a nun holding baskets of grapes. The printed text refers to Dom Pérignon and his role in the creation of Champagne wines. On the reverse, the stamp of the House of Moët & Chandon and the areas for correspondence and address are visible.