Wine Wednesday: October 13, 2021

Veuve Olivier Brut Sparkling

Les Grands Chai 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 & 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. 

One of their brands is Veuve Olivier Sparkling wines.  Family Olivier has been in wine business for decades. Originally from the Bordeaux region, the family decided to extend its range of products by buying vineyards to elaborate quality sparkling wines. When François Olivier, the owner of the family business passed away his wife decided to focus on the sparkling wine only, as it was his favorite. She changed the brand and launched it under the name Veueve Olivier. 

• Wine Type

  Sparkling

• Size

  750ml

• Vintage

  NV

• Country

  France

• Region

  Southwest France

• Sub-Region

  Charente

• Grape

  AirenUgni Blanc

• Food Pairing

  AperitifCheeseSeafood

• Farming Method

  ConventionalMost products with this label come from producers who do their best to avoid any intervention at all but it’s possible that some of the aforementioned preventative measures and additions are deemed necessary. Learn More

BV Coastal Estate Chardonnay

The winemaking legacy at Beaulieu Vineyard remains unbroken for more than a century. It was established by Georges de Latour and his wife Fernande in 1900.  Their story is one of this remarkable place and the extraordinary people who shaped winemaking in America. They respect classic values and the art of craftsmanship.  The BV Coastal Estate range from Beaulieu Vineyard is made from grapes sourced from select vineyards along California’s Central Coast. These wines express true varietal character at an exceptional value.

• Wine Type

  White Wine

• Size

  750ml

• Vintage

  2021

• Country

  USA

• Region

  California

• Sub-Region

  California

• Grape

  Chardonnay

• Farming Method

  ConventionalMost products with this label come from producers who do their best to avoid any intervention at all but it’s possible that some of the aforementioned preventative measures and additions are deemed necessary. Learn More

• ABV

  13.5%

• Food Pairing

  CheesePoultry