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About Les Grands Chais de France & Veuve Olivier
Produced in Southwest France, Veuve-Olivier is made from classic wine varieties that are perfect for producing sparkling wine. Veuve Olivier is quickly becoming one of the best bargain sparkling wines in the world, winning multiple gold medals from international writers with a retail price of under $10.
Les Grands Chais de France is a family-owned and operated winery, founded by Joseph Helfrich in 1979. The family's history started in a small village in Alsace, Kirrwiller when Joseph started to sell Alsacian spirits. Joseph quickly realized that French wines were hard to understand for consumers, due to the complicated ranking and appellation systems. He decided to create a French wine brand, focusing on highlighting grape varieties, instead of appellations. This is how Joseph created what is today, the number one French wine brand sold in the world.
Today, Joseph and his family still run the family's business, which has quite expended, as the family owns more than 60 properties all over France. One of the Domaine of expertise of GCF is sparkling wines. Whether it is traditional or Charmat method, the company has tied long-term contract with family growers, precise sourcing to maintain high quality standards & sustainability. Today, GCF represents French Traditions and Art de Vivre in more than 170 countries in the world.
Winery Features
Medal Winner
Veuve Olivier Brut
TASTING NOTES | Pale yellow and elegant color with fine bubbles. A fruity and elegant sparkling wine, with aromas of fresh butter and cake. Fresh and harmonious sparkling wine.
HARVEST | The basic wine is fermented at a low temperature. The second fermentation takes place at 14°C for 2 weeks, followed by dosing. The Brut is a blend of Ugni Blanc and Airen while the Rose actually uses the Spanish varietal Bobal.
SOIL | The soil for the Blanc is predominately chalked, while the Rose grows in clay & limestone.
VINIFICATION | Machine harvest. The basic wine is fermented at a low temperature. The second fermentation takes place at 14 degrees C. for 2 weeks, followed by dosing.
AWARDS | (2020) Gold Medal Winner - Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 2020
Veuve Olivier Rosé
TASTING NOTES | Stunning salmon-pink tones, very attractive color. Intense and fine, dominated by notes of red berries. The combination of fine bubbles and delicate aromas makes this wine a delightfully light and silky rosé. Aromas of red berries like cherries and strawberries, mellow & well-balanced.
FOOD PAIRINGS | Serve as an aperitif or to complement red berry desserts, fruit salads, and some fruit pastries.
HARVEST | The basic wine is fermented at a low temperature. The second fermentation takes place at 14°C for 2 weeks, followed by dosing. The Brut is a blend of Ugni Blanc and Airen while the Rose actually uses the Spanish varietal Bobal.
SOIL | The soil for the Blanc is predominately chalked, while the Rose grows in clay & limestone.
VINIFICATION | The grapes are harvested mechanically and pressed directly. Alcoholic fermentation takes place under controlled temperature.
AWARDS | (2020) Silver Medal Winner - Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge
Products
Brut
Brut
Brut
Rosé
Brut
Brut