Grande Marque

French · major brand

Grande Marque is the term the Union des Maisons de Champagne (UMC) uses for the major Champagne houses.1,2

Context

The research behind this library found the term in UMC texts on tasting and blending; it did not find a legal definition, so no list of houses is given here. A Champagne house (maison) is usually registered as an NM.3 In UMC's description of blending, the chef de cave builds each cuvée to match the house style.2

See also Champagne houses and label codes.

The AOC Champagne specification requires the registration identifiers set by the Comité Champagne on every label, but does not list the codes itself.4

See also

maisonGlossaryNM (négociant manipulant)GlossaryWhen the Champagne houses were foundedHistoryChef de caveGlossaryPrestige cuvéeStyles

Sources

  1. Union des Maisons de Champagne (UMC). The art of tasting
  2. Union des Maisons de Champagne (UMC). Blending a Grande Marque cuvée
  3. Union des Maisons de Champagne (UMC). Labeling
  4. Cahier des charges de l'AOC Champagne (homologated by arrêté of 30 Nov 2022; draft modification after INAO committee of 7 Sept 2023) (2023-09-07)

Facts checked on 2026-10-19