Who Makes Costco's Kirkland Signature Champagne?

Costco is known for having congested aisles, samples aplenty, and value packs for every snack imaginable. It's the best store to prep for a party for a fraction of the price you'd pay at other big box companies. But just as surprising as its prices is the fact that Costco has a shockingly good selection to choose from. On any given day, a person can roll up and pick up dozens of wine types, including Champagne. The Kirkland Signature Champagne is known for its great flavor at a fraction of the cost. Which makes a person wonder: Where does Kirkland Signature Champagne come from?

Costco has an excellent reputation for high-quality products, so when the company started selling Champagne under its private label brand, Kirkland Signature, in the 1990s, it had to be done right. French winemaker and manufacturer Manuel Janisson is the face behind Kirkland Signature Champagne. Based in Verzenay, France, he and his team are the perfect partnership to give Costco customers an affordable Champagne that tastes delicious. At a reasonable $19.99, it rivals other brands that often charge much higher prices for the same amount and experience.

Champagne production has existed since the 1st century AD, when the Romans began growing vineyards. Today, the process involves harvesting grapes and pressing them into juice, followed by two fermentation stages. Of course, much more time and energy goes into the overall process, which is why our Champagne is so delicious.

In the late 1800s, European law legally protected the term 'Champagne' alongside a signed treaty stating that the grapes used to make Champagne needed to come from the Champagne region in France, exclusively. Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay are the primary grape types used in Champagne, each with a specific flavor profile and aroma perfect for the crisp bite of a good Champagne. Kirkland's Signature Champagne Brut has all three, providing fruit, biscuit, and citrus notes. At 12% alcohol, the Kirkland Signature brand of Champagne won't be found anywhere else in the U.S., as it's only sold at Costco.