What does the term MA on a label refer to?

What does the term MA on a label refer to?

• A. Marque Auxiliaire, Marque d'Acheteur or Marque Autorisée.
• B. Marque de Producteur
• C. Marque de Vigne
• D. Marque Commerciale

Answer: (A)

This item tests your ability to read label marks in Champagne that tell you who is responsible for bottling and branding. MA on a label flags a buyer or authorized brand rather than the producer’s own name. It means the wine is being sold under a borrower’s or retailer’s label (a private label) or under a brand that the producer has authorized for use. In practice, this shows the bottle is produced by a Champagne house under contract for another brand, or for an auxiliary/authorized line, rather than the producer’s own flagship label.

This item tests your ability to read label marks in Champagne that tell you who is responsible for bottling and branding. MA on a label flags a buyer or authorized brand rather than the producer’s own name. It means the wine is being sold under a borrower’s or retailer’s label (a private label) or under a brand that the producer has authorized for use. In practice, this shows the bottle is produced by a Champagne house under contract for another brand, or for an auxiliary/authorized line, rather than the producer’s own flagship label.