Growers Champagne
The term ‘grower Champagne’ refers to Champagne made by the same people who tended the grapes; it can also be called estate-bottled Champagne or domaine bottled Champagne. Historically, vineyards were largely owned by growers, who sold their grapes to the Champagne houses that make and sell finished Champagnes. Other growers would become part of a cooperative, banding together to share resources, but the number of grower estates that produced and marketed their own Champagne remained a small minority.
The number of Champagne-producing growers increased in times of economic stress, when négociants were buying fewer grapes – in the 1930s, for example, and in the period just after World War II. In the 1970s and 1980s, more growers increased estate production out of an interest in winemaking and also with an eye towards profitability. The late 1990s and 2000s saw an explosion of new Champagne-producing estates.
The success of many grower champagnes has been driven in part by their willingness to experiment, due to their smaller size, they have been able to initiate a proliferation of single-vineyard Champagnes and expressions with a lower-dosage. In addition, owning and farming vineyards enables control over viticultural processes from start to finish, and grower estates have largely led the movement towards increasing the sustainability and quality of viticulture in Champagne.
Geography also plays an important role in the production of growers champagne. Most négociant houses have traditionally blended their wines from vineyards across the Champagne region, whereas most grower estates produce wine from a smaller area, because that’s where their vineyards are located. Growers’ Champagnes are gorgeous expressions with tastes that reflect their various terroirs and simply offer the best value!
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Champagne Egly Ouriet Tradition Grand Cru Brut NV (2025 Release)
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- £89.00
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Deep, vinous Grand Cru Champagne from an elite grower, defined by low yields and extended aging...
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Champagne Veuve Fourny Monts de Vertus Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru 2017
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- £60.00
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A thrilling single-vineyard Blanc de Blancs Champagne bursting with crisp citrus, elegant pastry & minerality...
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Champagne Jacquesson Cuvée No. 747 Grand Vin Extra Brut
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- £77.00
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Seriously fine fizz, Cuvée No. 747 Grand Vin is an expression of vintage 2019...
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Champagne Veuve Fourny Rosé 1er Cru Brut NV
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- £47.00
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A crisp, stylish & utterly gorgeous Rosé from the family-owned house of Veuve Fourny...
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Champagne Pierre Gimonnet & Fils Special Club 2016
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- £73.00
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A silky smooth, vintage Blanc de Blancs Champagne of great elegance & finesse...
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Champagne Veuve Fourny Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru Extra Brut NV
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- £42.00
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Purity, finesse & elegance...it's like a top quality Puligny Montrachet with bubbles!...
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Champagne Testulat Blanc de Blancs Brut NV
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- £35.00
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A pure blend Chardonnay made from the first pressings to maximise purity...
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Champagne Testulat Carte d'Or Blanc de Noirs Brut NV
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A wonderfully rich and structured sparkling wine delivering deep red fruit and lively toasted notes...
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Champagne Guy de Chassey Grand Cru Brut NV
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- £36.00
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Exceptional value, Grand Cru Champagne from a traditional family-run house...
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Champagne Geoffroy Rosé de Saignée Brut 1er Cru NV
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- £52.00
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100% Pinot Noir Rosé Champagne made using the 'saignée' method...
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Champagne Geoffroy Expression 1er Cru Brut NV
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- £41.00
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A champagne that charms with its fruitiness, balance and amazing freshness...
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Champagne Pierre Gimonnet & Fils Cuis 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs NV
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- £41.00
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An exemplary Champagne made from a pure blend of Chardonnay assembled from five different vintages...
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