Le Grand Courtage Rose Brut
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Fueled by a passion and a belief, American Tawnya Falkner took the leap, gave up her career in architecture and development in San Francisco and moved to Burgundy with an objective was to create an affordable luxury which capitalizes on the versatility of bubbles. She believes in the French spirit of the Joie de Vivre (joy of life) and both elevating and celebrating the every day.
The name, meaning 'the great courtship', represents French and Americans working together and the blending of grapes from different terroirs. Tawnya sought to re-envision French sparkling by using unique varietals and progressive blending techniques to create a style and profile which are both cuisine and cocktail friendly.
Appreciated worldwide as an iconic token of celebration and luxury, sparkling wines from France come in more forms than just Champagne. In order to bear the label, ‘Champagne’, a sparkling wine must originate from the northeastern region of France—called Champagne—and adhere to strict quality standards. Champagne’s chalky, limestone and soils and cold, continental climate create grapes with ample acidity and concentration. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier are permitted for use in Champagne.
French sparkling wines made outside of Champagne take the name Crémant. Crémant de Bourgogne, Alsace, Loire and Limoux are the best known. These are made using the same technique as that of Champagne, called méthode traditionelle, but typically are composed of the regional grape variety. Usually dry to off-dry with bright acidity, these are often characterized by qualities of lemon, peach, marzipan and white flowers.