96. How to Decode Your Champagne Wine Label

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96. How to Decode Your Champagne Wine Label

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Episode 96: How to Decode Your Champagne Wine Label Host: Joanne Close Episode Length: 11:29 Release Date: January 29th 2026 📧 Join the Wine Educate Newsletter Get wine tips, episode updates, and exclusive content delivered to your inbox! 👉 Subscribe to the Newsletter Stay connected with everything happening at Wine Educate and deepen your wine knowledge with each edition. Episode Description Ever picked up a bottle of champagne and felt totally lost trying to decode the label? You're definitely not alone. In this episode, Joanne breaks down everything you need to know to read champagne labels like a pro. You'll learn what those tiny mysterious letters (NM, RM, RC, CM) actually mean, how to understand sweetness levels from Brut to Doux, and the real difference between grower champagne and the big champagne houses. Whether you're shopping for a special occasion or trying to navigate a wine list with confidence, this episode gives you the tools to choose champagne that actually matches what you like. We cover everything from Blanc de Blancs to Rosé, Premier Cru to Grand Cru, and all the terminology that helps you make smarter champagne buying decisions. What You'll Learn in This Episode Champagne Producer Codes Explained NM (Négociant Manipulant): The big champagne houses like Moët & Chandon and Krug that buy grapes from growersRM (Récoltant Manipulant): Grower champagnes where producers grow their own grapes and make their own wineRC (Récoltant Coopérateur): Individual growers selling wine under their own label (rare in the US)CM (Coopérative de Manipulation): Cooperatives like Nicolas Feuillatte selling under one brand Champagne Sweetness Levels Demystified Brut Nature/Brut Zero: 0-3 grams per liter residual sugar (very dry)Extra Brut: 0-6 grams per liter Brut: Up to 12 grams per liter (90% of champagne production) Doux: 50+ grams per liter (dessert champagne, rarely produced today) Special Champagne Terminology Blanc de Blancs: Made exclusively from Chardonnay grapesBlanc de Noirs: White champagne made from black grapes (Pinot Noir and/or Pinot Meunier)Rosé Champagne: Pink champagne made by adding 8-20% red Pinot NoirPremier Cru: Grapes from 42 designated premium villagesGrand Cru: Grapes from 17 top-tier villagesNon-Vintage vs. Vintage: Understanding multi-vintage blends and single-harvest champagnes Special Bottlings Prestige Cuvée: Top parcels aged extensively before releaseSpecial Club: Peer-reviewed grower champagnesLate Disgorged: Single vineyard expressions Episode Highlights & Quotes "Non-vintage kind of makes it seem like it's not special, but it is special. This is a really careful blend that someone worked very hard to perfect and keep consistent year after year." "You may need your glasses handy if you are like me and can't see very well these days or even perhaps a magnifying glass, and I'm serious because some of these things are very small on these labels." Champagne Quick Reference Guide Most Common Champagne Style: Brut (90% of production) Most Common Production Method: Non-vintage (75-80% of all champagne) Driest Styles: Brut Nature, Brut Zero, Extra Brut What to Hunt For: The two-letter code (NM, RM, RC, CM) on the bottle Resources Mentioned Paul Bara Champagne (example label discussed)Nicolas Feuillatte (cooperative model example)Moët & Chandon (NM house example)Krug (NM house example) Coming Up Next Week Episode 97: Cava Explore the fascinating history of Cava, discover indigenous Spanish grapes, and learn what makes this Spanish sparkling wine so special. Don't miss it! Connect with Wine Educate 📧 Newsletter: Subscribe here for wine tips and episode updates 🌐 Website: wineeducate.com 📺 YouTube: Watch this episode with visual label examples and slides Don't miss out on exclusive wine education content - join our newsletter community today! About Wine Educate Wine Educate is a WSET Approved Programme Provider offering internationally recognized wine certification courses. Through the podcast, Joanne Close makes wine education accessible to everyone, breaking down complex topics into practical, easy-to-understand lessons. Whether you're studying for your WSET certification or simply want to learn more about wine, you'll find the guidance and knowledge you need to enjoy wine with confidence. Subscribe & Share Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcasts SpotifyGoogle Podcasts YouTube ⭐ Leave a Review! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review and share it with fellow wine lovers. Your reviews help others discover the show! 📧 Stay Connected Join the Wine Educate Newsletter for wine tips, episode updates, and exclusive content delivered straight to your inbox! Episode 96 of the Wine Educate Podcast | Hosted by Joanne Close | © 2025 Wine Educate

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