We believe in the French spirit of Joie de Vivre (joy of life) and both elevating and celebrating the every day.
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Food and wine are the great common denominator of all cultures, and the pop of a cork evokes a universal feeling.
Our founder, Tawnya Falkner, grew up in a 3-street town and that upbringing awoke a desire to see the world. Her early memories are of backyard barbeques and Sunday dinners, and the more she traveled, the more she realized that food and wine are about human connection and bringing people together to share in life’s simple pleasures. Fueled by a passion and a belief, Tawnya gave up her career, took the leap and moved to France. Her vision to create an affordable everyday luxury resulted in Le Grand Courtâge and Très Chic, award-winning French wines with appealing, modern character and elegant packaging. Owned and operated entirely by women, at Le Grand Courtâge we approach wine in the same way we approach life—open up and enjoy! Santé!
Brut Rosé Blend
Chardonnay, Ugni Blanc, Gamay
Appellation
France. Sourcing from key terroirs such as Burgundy, Beaujolais and Languedoc.
Winemaking
Each varietal is fermented separately at cool temperatures to produce a crisp, fruit-forward finish. Once blended, the cuvée remains sur lie during the prise de mousse (secondary fermentation), filtration and the addition of the dosage.
Aromas
Bright aromas of fresh strawberry and raspberry combine with notes of lilac and violet.
Flavor Profile
A courtship of wild berries and pomegranate, with delicate bubbles to complement the dryness and acidity. Deliciously seductive.
Food Pairings
Pair with spicy Asian dishes, risotto, BBQ, lamb, duck, chicken, prosciutto, pizza, soft cheese (like brie or goat), cheesecake, crème brûlée, strawberry shortcake or berry pie.
Accolades 90 POINTS From scents of slate and lavender to notes of freshly picked strawberry with racy acidity, this sparkling pink wine is an energetic soul that blends Chardonnay, Ugni Blanc and Gamay.
92 POINTS
Blanc de Blancs Brut Blend
Chardonnay, Colombard, Ugni Blanc, and Chenin Blanc
Appellation
France. Sourcing from key terroirs such as Burgundy, Languedoc and Loire Valley.
Winemaking
Each varietal is fermented separately at cool temperatures to produce a crisp, fruit-forward finish. Once blended, the cuvĂŠe remains sur lie during the prise de mousse (secondary fermentation), filtration and the addition of the dosage.
Aromas
Hints of green apple, honeysuckle and toasted brioche.
Flavor Profile
A delicate balance of dryness and acidity lingers with flavors of Meyer lemon, honeydew & soft floral notes. Crisp, light, refreshing with baby bubbles. Great length.
Food Pairings
Pair with savory hors d’oeuvres, buttered popcorn, creamy pasta dishes, fried chicken, spicy Asian dishes, seafood, fruit desserts or semi-soft cheese.
Accolades 92 POINTS Perfumed and crisp, white rose petals and vanilla-peach loom in the glass and bless the palate. Dainty bubbles pop with grace and reveal notes of aromatized lemon tart.
95 POINTS
Le Grand Courtâge Our Brut Rosé and Blancs de Blancs Brut are produced in Nuits-St-Georges in the Cote d’Or of Northern Burgundy.
As a non-vintage vin mousseux, Le Grand Courtâge blends proprietary cuvées from multiple vintages to ensure a consistent flavor profile year to year. Our unique varietal blends, sourced from top vineyard regions, create sparkling wines which are both cuisine and cocktail friendly
Sparkling Sweet to Dry DOUX Skip the cake & drink your dessert DEMI SEC A clear match for wedding cake SEC Sweet undertones, but short of dessert EXTRA DRY Delicately sweet BRUT The most common level. Quite dry,
but you might detect a hint of sweetness EXTRA BRUT Has the teensiest bit of
sugar but tastes bone dry BRUT NATURE Enamel strippingly dry
and tart; no sugar added at all
Le Grand Courtâge sparkling wines are classified as Brut
By the Numbers • Top 20 Premium Sparkling Wine Brand ($15-25) • 750 ml growing +47% • 187 ml growing +84%
Nielsen 52 week case volume, 2018
life + style
Très Chic Rosé Blend
70% Grenache, 30% Cinsault
Appellation
IGP Pays d’Oc, Sud de France
Winemaking
Direct press method is used to make the wine. Each varietal was cold-fermented separately in stainless steel tanks, then aged 3 months on fine lees.
Aromas
This youthful wine offers aromatics of red currant, citrus, lavender, and thyme.
Flavor Profile
Exuberant flavors of red berries, citrus, tropical fruit and a hint of herbs and rose petal. Delicate with balanced minerality and acidity.
Pairs stunningly with shellfish, grilled meats, salmon, sushi, charcuterie, pizza, creamy sauces, Food Pairings mild cheeses and spiced dishes such as Asian or Latin cuisine.
Accolades 91 POINTS A blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Cinsault, this wine shows delicate and bright aromas of watermelon and peach. Minerality leads the way on the palate with sweet berries tangled in high-toned acidity.
2018 Vintage
94 POINTS & Best in Show “Delicate and pretty, it suggests Provence in full spring bloom, with gentle potpourri scents, brisk acidity, lavender and garrigue scents, precise strawberry and raspberry flavors, and a finish with real verve.”
2017 Vintage
Très Chic Rosé The Grenache and Cinsault for Très Chic Rosé is grown in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of Southern France, along the Mediterranean Sea.
Rosé Flavors by Wine Color TRÈS CHIC PROFILE
Source: winefolly.com
Très Chic Rosé Cocktails Blueberry Basil Rosé Smash
spring + summer
4 oz Très Chic Rosé 3/4 oz Gin 1 oz Coconut Water 3/4 oz Lemon Juice 1/2 oz Simple Syrup or 1 tsp Sugar 1/3 cup Blueberries, muddled 4 Basil Leaves, muddled Garnish: Blueberries and Basil Leaves
Source: CraftandCocktails.co for Très Chic
Add Très Chic Rosé, gin, blueberries, coconut water, lemon juice and simple syrup to a shaker. Muddle the blueberries. Add the basil leaves and muddle gently. Add ice & shake. Double strain into a glass with ice. Garnish with blueberries & basil leaves.
Winter Rosé Aperol Spritz
fall + winter
3 oz Très Chic Rosé 3 oz Aperol 1 oz Cranberry Juice 2 oz Club Soda 1 Orange Wedge 1 Orange Zest Twist 1 Sprig of Rosemary Combine the Aperol, Très Chic Rosé and cranberry in a glass with ice. Add in an orange wedge and a twist. Add a sprig of rosemary for festiveness. Source: HowSweetEats.com
Le Grand Courtâge Brut Rosé Cocktails Pink Pearl
spring + summer
1-1/2 oz Gin 1 oz Grapefruit Liqueur 1/2 oz Aperol 1 oz Pink Grapefruit Juice 3-4 oz Le Grand Courtâge Brut Rosé Add gin, liqueur, Aperol and grapefruit juice to a cocktail shaker with ice, and shake until chilled. Strain the mixture into a flute. Top with Le Grand Courtâge Brut Rosé. Source: Wine Enthusiast
Hedgerow Royale
fall + winter
2 oz Le Grand Courtâge Brut Rosé 1 Rosemary Sprig 1 oz Sloe Gin 1 oz Cherry Brandy Fill a coupe glass with crushed ice and pour the Brut Rosé. Gently rub the rosemary sprig, slightly bruising it and drop into the glass. Slowly pour the sloe gin and cherry brandy into the glass so that they sink to the bottom. Serve immediately. Source: Miriam Nice
Le Grand Courtâge Blanc de Blancs Brut Cocktails Elderflower French 75
spring + summer
2 oz Le Grand Courtâge Blanc de Blancs Brut 1 oz Gin 1/2 oz Elderflower Liqueur or Syrup 1/2 oz Lemon Juice Lemon Twist Garnish
Source: LoveandVictory.com
Combine gin, elderflower, and lemon juice in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled coupe. Top with Le Grand Courtâge Blanc de Blancs Brut and garnish with a lemon twist.
Americana
fall + winter
4 oz Le Grand Courtâge Blanc de Blancs Brut, chilled 3 Dashes of Peychaud’s Bitters 1 Sugar Cube 1 oz Bourbon 1 tbsp Peaches, chopped and sliced Sprinkle the bitters over the sugar cube. Pour the bourbon into a chilled flute and top with the chilled Blanc de Blancs Brut. Add the sugar cube and peaches. Source: LoveandVictory.com
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