Pronounciation of "Moet"

[John H]

I wondered if any of you might be able to settle a small bet regarding the pronunciation of Moet, as in Moet et Chandon.

Is this documented anywhere official, as there seems to be a bit of uncertainty about this and there are at least two camps. Some pronounce the t and others think it is silent.

[Botafogo]

John, one thing the languages of "old Europe" have is an amazing ability to compact meaning:

"Moet" in four small letters manages to convey the concept of "a once proud family winery of high quality now owned by a multi-national luxury conglomerate and producing truly industrial product while spending YOUR money to convice you it is something good". Breathtaking linguistically, heartbreaking on the wine front.

The name is Dutch and your should pronounce the "t".

Roberto, evangelist of the fruits of La Champagne verite

[John H]

thanks Roberto.
Unfortunately, I don't think I have ever experienced the heartbreak of the taste. I generally stick to Aussie sparkling, as they spend less of your money in the convincing and more in the making.
Cheers,
John.

[winoweenie]

Hey Robo, methinks we may have another down-under poster. w

[Botafogo]

John, in our shop we feature over two HUNDRED different Champagnes and Sparklers and our all time most popular for years has been the Taltarni Brut Tache (Aussie with a good dose of Tasmanian Pinot) at $11.99 for precisely that reason. The owners are coming here today as we are their largest account on the planet and they need to kiss my ring...

Roberto