Moët & Chandon has announced the return of its partnership with The Curragh, the home of flat racing in Ireland, which sees the world’s best loved champagne as the official champagne partner of the famous racecourse again this year, with exclusivity across the whole venue.
Racegoers attending this summer will have the chance to sip on Moët & Chandon’s award-winning champagnes in the Goffs Champagne Bar, which is always one of the most popular places to be seen on race days.
Speaking of the partnership, Moët Hennessy Brand Director, Elaine Cullen said: “Moët & Chandon has been a global symbol of inspiration, passion and raison d’être for almost three centuries, inspiring glamour, success and promoting an inimitable identity with every glass poured. The Curragh is at the centre of horse racing in Ireland, home to iconic moments of both sport and fashion, and providing first-class service to all attendees. Moët & Chandon, is proud to partner with The Curragh again this year, and will continue to enhance each toast with a bold spark of effervescence.”
Friend of Moët & Chandon and one of Ireland’s leading ladies in the world of fashion, Clémentine MacNeice will chair the judging panel for the Ashford Castle Style Icon competition, taking place on day 3 of the Tattersalls Irish Guineas Festival on Sunday 26th May.
In addition to a magnum of Moët & Chandon, the prize will include a €500 gift card from LK Bennett and a sumptuous stay in the 5 star, Ashford Castle hotel, in Co Mayo for two people. A top destination for film stars and royalty alike, the winner will enjoy a two-night stay at Ashford Castle in a Junior State suite, with a full Irish breakfast included each morning , an exquisite five-course Table d’Hote dinner in the opulent George V Dining Room on one evening, afternoon tea for two, plus a Bouchard Finlayson wine tasting experience in the castle’s historic wine cellars.
Clémentine will be judging alongside a representative from Ashford Castle and Dawn Fulcher, Head of Retail Trading at LK Bennett. Marietta Doran will be the MC on the day.
Evan Arkwright, Racing and Sponsorship Manager of The Curragh commented: “The first year of our partnership with Moët and Chandon as our official champagne far exceeded our expectations and we are therefore delighted to renew the relationship, collaborating together to ensure a delicious bottle of premium champagne is part of the race day experience”.
Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut will be served by the glass, bottle, Mini and Magnum, while Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial and Grand Vintage 2015 will be available to purchase by the bottle.
