Pérignon

Pérignon is a French surname best known for two related associations in the Champagne region: the 17th‑century Benedictine monk Dom Pierre Pérignon and the prestige champagne Dom Pérignon produced by Moët & Chandon.

The name originates in France and is tied to the Champagne area.

Dom Pierre Pérignon (1638–1715) was a monk at Hautvillers Abbey who helped develop wine- and cellar-management practices in the region. Although popular legend portrays him as the inventor of champagne, historians describe sparkling wine as the result of a broader historical process; Pérignon’s contribution lies in improving production methods and quality control in monastic cellars.

Dom Pérignon is the name of a luxury prestige cuvée from Moët & Chandon. The champagne is usually produced as a vintage, reflecting the house’s emphasis on aging, precision, and stylistic consistency. The brand is marketed worldwide as a symbol of celebration and elegance, and its packaging and advertising reinforce its premium status.

As a surname, Pérignon is of French origin and is most closely associated with the Champagne region. Variants and bearers exist beyond the monk and the brand, found among families and individuals in France and abroad.