Grower Champagne

/GROH-er sham-PAYN/
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Champagne made by the grape grower, not a large house.

Full Definition

Grower Champagne (Recoltant-Manipulant, marked 'RM' on label) is made by farmers who grow grapes and produce wine from their own vineyards, as opposed to large houses (negociant-manipulants) that buy grapes. Grower Champagnes often express specific terroir and offer value alternatives to famous brands.

Related Terms

recoltant manipulantnegociantchampagne

See Also

terroirartisan
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