To put it simply, a Grower Champagne is one which is produced by the estate which owns the vineyards on which the grapes are grown, typically labelled under the term “récoltant-manipulant”. It essentially operates like a small business, where the owners are responsible for production from vine to bottle.

The results tend to be more reflective of their distinct vineyards and style – this is at the heart of what makes them so compelling.