It was also famously the domain of Dom Pérignon (1639 - 1715), cellar master of the Abbey from 1668 to his death.
Hautvillers Hollywood by Thomas Humery. The village, typical of the Champagne vineyards, is the cradle of Champagne. He died in Hautvillers, France, as a sign of honor and respect, he was buried in a section of the abbey cemetery traditionally reserved only for Abbots. In 1794 Claude Moët bought the the vineyards of the former Abbey of Hautvillers. If there is one place where Champagne really has a meaning, it is Hautvillers.
A key aspect of this cuvée is the inclusion of Pinot Noir grown in the vineyards near the abbey (monastery) at Hautvillers, the home of Dom Pierre himself.
Invited by Dom Pérignon as one of their artists in residence, Humery is known for exploring the idea of America though a photographic work since 10 years.
The Hautvillers village is located in the north East part of France, in the Champagne famous region. B.Y.E is proud to present its first publication: Hautvillers Hollywood, shot by photographer Thomas Humery (b. He used the vineyards to return the estate to prosperity.
Its story starts here! Champagne, Wine Vintner. Dom Pérignon, full name Dom Pierre Pérignon, was a 17th-century monk who lived in the Abbey of Hautvillers… “The heritage of the Abbey of Hautvillers, where Dom Pierre Pérignon lived, moves beyond technique.” Richard Geoffroy, Cellar master, Dom Pérignon The Dom Perignon brand is a prestige vintage cuvee owned by and stored at Moët. Dom Pierre Pérignon, arrived here in 1668 as cellar-master who transformed the wine development, vine management, blending and quality control. The village of Hautvillers, including its ancient abbey, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2015 under the Champagne Hillsides, Houses and Cellars classification. Dom Pérignon
The Abbaye d’Hautvillers was founded by Saint Nivard, Archbishop of Rheims (nephew of King Dagobert of France), said to have appeared to the good clergyman in a dream.
It was here that a certain Dom Pérignon perfected the champagne method, which transformed the wine of Champagne into the king of wines. Dom Perignon, who was cellarer at Hautvillers until his death in 1715, was the father. ... Les champagnes Dom Pérignon - Millésima - Duration: 5:41. However, what has this village in special? Abbaye d'Hautvillers 650.
In 1668, Dom Pierre Pérignon took up his role as cellarer at the Abbey of Hautvillers. But the wine of Champagne prior to Dom Perignon was not the same Champagne that today is recognized the world over.