Our best Champagne brands

Champagne has two great families of producers. The leading brands (négociants-manipulants) blend grapes from many terroirs to craft cuvées with a consistent style, recognisable year after year.

The independent growers (récoltants-manipulants) vinify their own grapes and express a precise terroir, often in very small quantities. Two philosophies, two pleasures — and the same standard of quality throughout our selection.

On the label, the initials “RM” (récoltant-manipulant) indicate a grower who produces champagne from his own vines, while “NM” (négociant-manipulant) refers to a brand that may buy in its grapes.

Four main areas structure the vineyard: the Montagne de Reims (Pinot Noir), the Vallée de la Marne (Meunier), the Côte des Blancs (Chardonnay) and the Côte des Bar in the Aube.

Behind every cuvée lies a champagne brand: a style, a terroir and a signature. This directory brings together all the champagne brands available at Pépites en Champagne, listed in alphabetical order, so you can find your favourite brand at a glance or discover new ones.

The major brands in Reims and Épernay blend grapes from numerous crus to ensure a consistent style from one year to the next. The récoltants-manipulants (RM), on the other hand, produce their champagne exclusively from their own vineyards: it is these independent winegrowers who create the finest gems of Champagne, often little-known and deeply rooted in their own plots of land.

Each brand profile showcases its region, style and signature wines. Would you prefer to browse by type? Explore our champagnes, our selection of organic champagnes or our favourite producers. An authentic selection, expert advice and careful delivery throughout France and Europe: every champagne brand has its own perfect moment for tasting.