Is Kirkland Champagne good?
Yes, Kirkland Signature Brut is real French Champagne and one of the best bubbly deals in the country, tasting much closer to the big-name bottles than its price suggests.
Kirkland Signature Brut Champagne · Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier · Champagne, France · Costco only
- Alcohol
- About 12%
- Sweetness
- Brut (dry)
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier
- Made by
- Reportedly Manuel Janisson, for Costco
- From
- Champagne, France
- Price
- About $20 to $30, depending on your Costco
- Calories
- About 120 in a 5 oz glass (estimate)
What it tastes like
Apple, lemon and a little toasted bread, with fine bubbles, ending dry and crisp. It has that rich, toasty Champagne character you don't get from Prosecco.
- Bodylight → big
- Sweetnessdry → sweet
- Zingsoft → zippy
Is it worth $22?
Absolutely. Real Champagne usually starts at around $40, so at about $22 this is a steal. Stock up before the holidays, because it tends to sell out.
Who it’s for
Anyone with a Costco membership and something to celebrate. If you want sweet or fruity bubbles, Prosecco will feel more familiar.
How to serve it
Well chilled but not icy. A regular wine glass shows it off better than a narrow flute.
The backstory
Costco doesn't make its own Champagne. It buys from a Champagne house and puts the Kirkland label on it, and for years that producer has reportedly been Manuel Janisson, based in Verzenay, a top-rated Pinot Noir village. It's made from the same three grapes and the same in-the-bottle bubble method as the famous brands. That's why it tastes toasty and fine rather than fruity like Prosecco, at roughly a third of big-name prices.
How it compares
- Kirkland Champagne vs Veuve Clicquot
Veuve is richer and fuller with a famous label; Kirkland is lighter and crisper but close enough that most people happily pocket the savings.
- Kirkland Champagne vs Chandon
Chandon is California bubbly at about the same price; Kirkland is real Champagne, so if you have a Costco card it's the better buy.
- Kirkland Champagne vs Freixenet
Freixenet is half the price and great for mimosas; Kirkland is the one to sip on its own.
What to eat with it
Questions people ask
- Who makes Kirkland Champagne?
- Costco doesn't say officially, but it's reportedly made by Manuel Janisson in Verzenay, a village in France's Champagne region.
- Is Kirkland Champagne real Champagne?
- Yes. It comes from the Champagne region of France and follows the same rules as the famous houses, so it can legally say Champagne.
- How much is Kirkland Champagne?
- About $20 to $30 for a 750 ml bottle, depending on your state and store. It only sells at Costco.
- What is Kirkland Champagne comparable to?
- Big-name non-vintage Brut Champagnes like Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label or Moët Impérial. It's a touch lighter, but it's in the same family of flavors.
- How long does Kirkland Champagne last?
- Unopened, it's best within about two to three years, stored somewhere cool and dark. Once opened, drink it within a day or two.
If you like this, try
- Veuve ClicquotPinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier · about $60Drink this one
- ChandonChardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier · about $22Good buy
- FreixenetMacabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada · about $11Good buy
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Last checked 2026-10-04. Moxie Vino isn’t affiliated with Kirkland Signature; this is our honest take.