Grower-Maker Delphine Colin’s Blanc de Blanc and Cuvee with Pairings

You probably already know that Champagne is a sparkling wine from Champagne and only Champagne, a region in northern France where growing conditions are challenging. But if you only buy Champagne at a grocery store or big box store, consider branching out to discover there’s more to that family tree in Champagne! For example, you might want to try wines that are made by the person who grew the grapes; these are called grower-maker wines and this is indicated on the label with an RM for Récoltant Manipulant (French for “grower-producer”).

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