A great way to celebrate with family and friends is to host a wine and cheese party!

Gathering your friends and family for a celebration is always a good time with some wine and cheese. It’s actually a great way to celebrate for busy people out there and lazy cooks. You don’t need to cut or prepare anything for cooking or baking, which is actually less stressful while throwing a party. You get the pleasure of creating a fun, colorful, and beautiful platter. There is something so satisfying about making and serving a cheese platter. It actually brings joy to my spirit. It’s great to know that there is something for everyone and it’s always fun and adventurous to try new and different cheeses and wines. A beautiful cheese platter with some LGC wine is not only a hit for holiday parties, but they are also a great fit for dinner parties.

I understand that it could feel a little bit intimidating to host a wine and cheese party but if you follow our guide, it will be a guaranteed success. In this blog post, we will provide you with a quick and easy-to-follow guide. We will make this low-prep, no-cook party preparation a memorable and enjoyable moment for you.

This is just a guide there are no rules, however, being knowledgeable on how to pair cheese and wine is very helpful. Different flavors react in ways that enhance or diminish one another.

We already know that most people already do enjoy wine and cheese, but having some knowledge and understanding can take your hosting wine and cheese party game to a whole other level!

Let’s start with savory.

Cured meat + Seafood

Cured meats such as salami, prosciutto, pancetta, chorizo, and many more pairs so well with cheese.

We recommend remaining with only one variety per board and organizing it in two unique parts of the board to give the illusion that there are two options.

Salty Bites + Condiments

This is very simple, and much easier than cutting and prepping food for cooking. All you need to do is place them in small, aesthetically pleasing vowels and/or arrange them on the cheeseboard.

Something Sweet

As mentioned earlier we need some sweetness to excite the board. This could be fresh or dehydrated fruits and veggies. Or some honey, jams, maple syrup, etc. Our favorite pairing snack is freeze-dried strawberries from Target, check them out here.

Something Crunchy

It’s always a good idea to add dried fruits and toasted nuts. They both work great with sweet and savory pairings for many different kinds of cheese. It’s always satisfying to add some crunchiness and they really can help fill up the spaces. Your guests will definitely enjoy munching on cheese, crackers, nuts, and cold cuts.

Crackers + Bread

Include a beautiful basket on the table that is associated with different kinds of pieces of bread like sliced baguettes, breadsticks, and different types of crackers in all shapes and forms.

Other Options

• Fresh Herbs  – Mountain Rose Herbs
• Olives – Filthy Pickle Stuffed Olives
• Butter Board – Our Favorite Recipe by the Food Network
• Fresh Pickles – Local to LGC we love Kaylin and Kaylin Pickles
• Chocolate-covered Jalapeños – Spicy it up with Harry & David.

 

How much to buy?

This might be difficult or even easier than you think. It all depends on the number of your guests and also on the season if it’s summer or winter.

Depending on the number of guests, the rule of thumb is to at least have about 6 unique cheeses. Serving about 25-60g/1-2 ounces of each type of different cheese per person.

And for the cured meats/seafood we recommend 60-140g/2-5 ounces per person. 

This shall be served with your other condiments such as fruit, nuts, honey, and jams. Also your bread and crackers as well.

How to set the table

Depending on how large your party is, we recommend setting your cheeses up buffet-style for smaller gatherings. If it is a large party we recommend setting up several different tables with wine and cheese pairs on various tables. 

It’s always nice to add some beautiful decorations like seasonal flowers, pretty tablecloths, and seasonal centerpieces will all improve the party and make it look nice.

Preparation

To make sure you have everything you need for the party it is very important to plan. By planning I mean weeks early. Have a list on that you write your food and drink choices just like a grocery shopping list. As the day passes pick items instead of doing it all at once.

It’s time to party!

We hope that you developed confidence in hosting a beautiful wine and cheese party and that our guide was helpful! If you read thus far? You are more than prepared to host your own Wine & Cheese party. Just make sure your throw in some creativity, positive energy, and some awesome wine, and your guests shall be happy!

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Sparkling Wine and cheese pairing is easier than you think. Are you hosting a sparkling wine and cheese party?  Or maybe you just want to enjoy some sparkling wine and good cheese and would like to find the perfect match! Well, look no further as we will explore the sparkling wines that complement the flavors in your cheese.

We promise you there is a wine out there for every cheese. It is a known factor that white wine tends to work better with cheese. This is because the high acidity of the wine breaks down the fat. 

Multiple studies have consistently shown that the strong flavor of cheese accentuates the dominant flavors in wine. There is also evidence that your wine palate becomes more sensitive when integrating cheese and wine, this helps you detect more distinct flavors in the wine. In order for you to experience the intense flavors, you need to pair the two right. We are here to guide you!

We also put a blog together on how to make the perfect cheese board.

Sparkling Wine

One of the greatest wines to enjoy with cheese would be sparkling wine. Sparkling wine is so great because its carbonation helps break down the thickness of butterfat that cheese has. This will leave a clean taste in the mouth leaving you craving more.

The acidity of the bubbly wine complements the cheese’s toasty and nutty flavors ranging from fresh to aged cheese. 

Sparkling wine is known to combine well with mild or spicy cheeses while it is also versatile enough to go with any cheese. 

Champagne / Rosé Champagne

Champagne is known for being medium-bodied and can range from dry to off-dry and sweet. 

Even though champagne is the most popular sparkling wine in the world. It is officially produced in France. Note, to be called Champagne, it must be from the Champagne region of France. Champagne has a wide assortment of fruity or floral scents and flavors. The popular ones are the ones with toasty citrus and apple flavors.

Sparkling Wine and cheese pairing

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Dry:

• Brie
• Feta
• Swiss
• Brin D’Amour
• Monterey Jack
• Muenster

Off-Dry:

• Colby
• Havarti
• Gouda
• Gorgonzola
• Vermont Shepard
• Gruyère

Sweet:

• Blue Cheese
• Any rich cheese

Prosecco

Prosecco is originally from Italy and is a lightly fruity white sparkling wine. The flavors range in sweetness, but Proseccos are known for their light citrus and floral flavors with tight bubbles. 

It is known that Proseccos pair well with soft cheeses such as Fresh Mozzarella, Fontina, Ricotta, etc. Then there are cheeses soaked in the Prosecco wine itself like Ubriaco, this goes well with Prosecco wines as well. 

Prosecco is a fine wine that is suited to have at the beginning of the party.

A classic Prosecco pairing is with Parmesan and Asiago. The bubbles in the wine cut through the saltiness of those hard cheeses.

Prosecco Wine and cheese pairing

Dry:

• Brie
• Asiago
• Feta
• Parmesan/Parmigiano
• Most Fresh Chèvre (goat) cheeses
• Raclette

Off-Dry:

• Gouda
• Gorgonzola
• Havarti
• Colby
• Double Glouster
• Vermont Shepard

Sweet:

• blue cheeses
• any rich cheese

Sparkling White Wines

As you may have noticed, European countries like France, Italy, Germany, and Spain have already trademarked names for their sparkling wines:

France: Champagne, Cremant

Italy: Prosecco

Spain: Cava

Germany: Sekt.

Most of the world’s wines do not trademark their names. These wines are just called “sparkling” and are made in locations such as Australia, Argentina, California, New York, etc. 

Sparkling white wines are sometimes made in the “traditional” Champagne method, but they are also made through multiple different techniques such as the “Charmat” or “tank” method. Some winemakers just simply add carbon dioxide with machine carbonation. It is well known that the longer the wine is left on its dead yeast cells, The more toasty and bready the flavors become and the bubbles appear finer. 

Sparkling White Wines and Cheese Pairing

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Dry:

• Feta
• Brie
• Swiss
• Muenster
• Vacherin
• Raclette

Off-Dry:

• Gouda
• Brick
• Colby
• Fontina
• Harvati
• Gorgonzola

Sweet:

• Blue cheese
• any rich cheeses

 

Ingredients:

1 lb pasta (any shape will do!)
About 3 cups fresh basil leaves
2 garlic cloves
½ cup shelled pistachios
1 lemon, juiced
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
¼ tsp ground black pepper, plus more to taste
¾ to 1 cup extra virgin olive oil

Place the basil leaves, garlic, pistachios, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into a blender or food processor and pulse until chopped. Drizzle in olive oil while the machine is on low. When incorporated, stop and taste, add more salt and pepper as necessary.

*The key to really delicious pesto is to blend it on low. If you go too high on your machine, you may bruise the basil and it can come out bitter.

Toss the pesto and your cooked pasta and garnish with some lemon skin.

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Sauce

1-½ cups sweet Thai chili sauce
½ cup soy sauce
⅓ cup dark brown sugar
1 tbsp peanut butter
1 tbsp tomato paste
¾ cup pomegranate juice
¼ cup rice vinegar
1 lime, juiced
1 tsp fish sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
½ tsp crushed red pepper
½ tsp pepper

Enchiladas

1 rotisserie chicken, meat removed and shredded (about 1 pound)
1 red pepper, sliced thin
1 orange pepper, sliced thin
1-½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
8-10 flour tortillas
For serving: diced avocado, pomegranate arils, chopped cilantro, green onions, queso fresco

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.

To make the sauce. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sweet Thai chili sauce, soy sauce, dark brown sugar, peanut butter, tomato paste, pomegranate juice, rice vinegar, lime juice, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, crushed red pepper, and pepper. Bring the sauce to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10-15 minutes or until sauce has thickened slightly. Remove from the heat and set aside.

In the meantime, in a medium bowl, add the shredded chicken, sliced bell pepper, cilantro, and 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. When the sauce is cooled slightly pour in about ¾ cup or just enough to coat the chicken. Toss well to coat.

To assemble enchiladas, spoon a little of the chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla, tuck and roll, placing the tortilla seam side down into the baking dish. Pour and spread the remainder of the sauce over top of the enchiladas and top with remaining mozzarella.

Bake for 30 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Remove and top with diced avocado, pomegranate arils, cilantro, green onions, and queso fresco.

Make it ahead: Assemble enchiladas the day before (do not bake). Be sure enchiladas are room temperature, cover and refrigerate. When ready to serve, bake per directions.

Pair with Brut Rosé .

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Ingredients

12 hard-boiled eggs
¼ cup mayo
1 tsp yellow mustard
2 tsp chopped cornichons or pickles
1 tsp white vinegar
1 tsp cornichon juice
Tabasco hot sauce
Kosher salt and pepper for seasoning
Paprika
Chives – chopped

Instructions:

In a large pot, put eggs in and cover with cold water. On high heat, bring to a boil. When the water starts boiling, turn the heat off, cover the pot and let the eggs steam for 15min. Drain the hot water and fill the pot with cold water for the eggs to cool. Once cool, peel the eggs and cut them in half (I think it goes without saying, but do so, lengthwise). Remove egg yolks and place them in a mixing bowl.

Add in your ingredients: mayo, mustard, chopped cornichons, vinegar, hot sauce, cornichon juice, kosher salt, and pepper (to your taste). Mix (easiest to do with a fork). Taste to ensure seasoned as desired.

DON’T FORGET YOUR PRESENTATION

We eat with our eyes, so gotta make these chicks look good! Instead of just scooping the mixture into the eggs (which can get messy), I chose to use a piping bag (here, and piping tip)! Looks delish and kinda profesh, no? Once you’ve piped the mixture into the eggs, place them on a platter.

After plating, just sprinkle with some paprika, chives, or any other garnish on top and you’re all set to enjoy!

Pair best with Blanc de Blancs Brut . Trust us, you don’t want to miss this pairing

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Top Food Pairings for Sparkling Wines: Champagne Food Pairing Made Simple

What pairs well with sparkling wine? What goes good with Champagne? Food pairing with champagne and sparkling wines is much easier than you think! In fact, they are among the easiest of wine and food pairings. The best food pairings for sparkling wine will normally consist of richer foods. Rich foods and those which are greasy, fatty, fried, or spicy are perfect complements as both the acidity and effervescence of sparkling wines help to balance heavier foods. Many in the industry call sparkling wine the ’scrubbing bubbles’ for the palate as it perfectly cleanses the tongue in between bites. Read on for some of our favorite sparkling wine pairings.

Our Le Grand Courtage Blanc de Blancs Brut or Brut Rose are each the best sparkling wine in their category and price point, award winning and affordable French wines, and  both perfect complements to the below as our crisp, light and refreshing French sparklers are cuisine and cocktail friendly, meaning they make amazing, delicious sparkling cocktails and pair easily with a wide variety of food. They are not quite as dry and yeasty (and much more affordable to the everyday) than traditional Champagne, but not nearly as sweet as a Prosecco.​​

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Appetizers: What Snack Goes Well With Champagne?

• Almonds
• Buttered or Truffled Popcorn
• Cocktail Sausages
• Duck-fat French fries
• Egg Rolls & Spicy Asian appetizers
• Egg-based hors d’oeuvres
• Olives
• Potato Chips
• Prosciutto-wrapped Appetizers
• Fried Mushrooms
• Stuffed Mushrooms
• Vegetables

Cheeses: What Cheese Pairs Well With Sparkling Wines?

• Brie
• Cheddar
• Goat
• Gouda
• Parmesan

Seafood/Fish: Sparkling Wine Pairing Made Easy with Seafood

• Crab Rangoons
• Fish Tacos
• Lobster
• Raw Oysters
• Shellfish
• Shrimp
• Smoked Salmon
• Sushi
• Crab

Asian: Easy Sparkling Wine Pairing

• Anything spicy – Pad Thai, Curry

Pizza: What Food Goes Best With Champagne?

• Pizza Quattro Formaggi or Bianca 
• Prosciutto and Burrata Pizza 
• Wild Mushroom Pizza

Meat: What To Serve With Sparkling Wine

• Bacon
• BBQ (esp Rosé)
• Beef or Pork Sliders
• Brisket Chili
• Duck
• Chicken
• Game
• Foie Gras
• Fried Chicken
• Lamb
• Prosciutto
• Ribs
• Roasted Chicken
• Salami
• Sweet Breads

Brunch: Sparkling Wine Pairing At Brunch

• Eggs Benedict
• Mushroom, Bacon Omelets
• Frittatas
• Scrambled Eggs
• Brioche French Toast with maple syrup (blanc) berry syrup (rosé)

Pasta: Easy Wine Food Pairing with everyone’s comfort food

• Butternut Squash Ravioli
• Macaroni & Cheese with bread crumb crust
• Pastas with cream or mushroom sauces
• Risotto with mushroom sauce

Sweets Indulgences: What desserts to Pair With Sparkling Wines Such As Prosecco, Champagne, Brut, & Cava

• Angel Food Cake
• Berries
• Cheesecake
• White Chocolate
• Fruit-Based Desserts and Tarts
• Mascarpone Cheese
• Shortbread Cookies
• Toffee, rocca,
• Salted caramels

Head to our entertaining page for some of our favorite food recipes, sparkling and rosé cocktail recipes, entertaining tips, and much more.

The perfect Salad and Sparkling wine Pairing

½ head Tuscan kale, cut or torn into bite-size pieces
3 tbsp high-quality extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of ½ lemon
Fine sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 large black, purple, or watermelon radish, thinly sliced or cut into bite-size pieces
2 small Tokyo turnips or small radishes, thinly sliced
4 oz (115 g) Parmesan cheese, broken into bits
1⁄3 cup (40 g) roasted unsalted almonds, coarsely chopped
Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon, for serving

Toss the kale together with the oil and lemon juice in a large bowl. Season with fine salt and pepper. Massage the kale, squeezing and rubbing the leaves together with your hands, working the oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into the leaves to flavor and tenderize them. Toss together with the radish, turnips, cheese, and almonds. Divide among serving plates and garnish with flaky salt and more pepper. Serve at room temperature.

GET AHEAD

Kale tenderizes as it sits in lemon and salt, so making this a day ahead always works. Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Radishes, too, can benefit from some softening, but after a day they get stinky, so if you’re planning to keep the salad for more than half a day, throw your radishes in no more than a few hours before serving.

Pairs best with Le Grand Courtage Brut Rosé

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Reprinted from Every Day Is Saturday by Sarah Copeland with permission by Chronicle Books, 2019

 

Lifestyle changes don’t stop the party! Keep the good times flowing with inclusive wines that everyone will love!

Le Grand Courtâge award-winning and affordable French sparkling and rosé wines are vegan-friendly, low calorie, low carb, and cuisine and cocktail friendly, every adult can enjoy and all you have to do is simply chill & enjoy…. And they are female owned and operated so it’s a plus, plus all around! Without the expensive price of champagne, these bubbles won’t break the bank.

The French wine trio (Le Grand Courtâge Blanc de Blancs Brut, Le Grand Courtâge Brut Rosé, and Provence-style Très Chic Rosé) each score 90+ points. The two sparkling varieties are less than 100 calories and just 2 grams of carbohydrates per serving, and pair with practically anything! So keep the bubbly and rosé chilling to be ready for celebrations at any moment!

Light, versatile, and perfect for champagne cocktails, these wines truly do it all!

Top 5 Keto Foods That Pair Well With Sparkling Wines

Cheese: Rich, delicious cheeses like brie and aged cheddar are two favorites that please any crowd! Sparkling Wine and cheese pairing is easier than you think. Are you hosting a sparkling wine and cheese party? Or maybe you just want to enjoy some sparkling wine and good cheese and would like to find the perfect match! Well, look no further as we’ve outlined wine and cheese pairing here.

Pork Rinds: Salty, crunchy, fried foods are a match made in heaven for sparkling wines. The slightly sweet wines balance the grease and salt like a scrumptious symphony. The best food pairings for sparkling wine will normally consist of richer foods and those which are greasy, fat, fried, or spicy are perfect complements as both the acidity and effervescence help to balance heavier foods. Many in the industry call sparkling wine the ’scrubbing bubbles’ for the palate as it perfectly cleanses the tongue in between bites.

Bacon (& Eggs): Savory breakfast foods balance the acidity of brut and sparkling rosé nicely. Our brut rosé is made with Gamay, a grape known for its pairing ability for comfort foods like holiday meals and brunch favorites! Read more on brunch wine pairings here.

Blackberries: The fruity, tart, burst of flavor from blackberries is a fun way to play up the flavors of a champagne or champagne alternative such as a blanc de blancs brut! See our featured Blackberry French 75 recipe for a delicious Mother’s Day or Fun Spring Cocktail.

Mushrooms: The earthy taste and unique texture of mushrooms can be polarizing to some but champagne lovers tend to embrace this food pairing because of all the ways you can play up the flavors of the many different kinds of mushrooms!

Sparkling wines and rosé are the all-star pairing wines – making food pairings pretty much foolproof. They are especially great for hostesses everywhere because of their versatile pairing ability. Truly amazing breakfast through dessert – bubbly is the perfect pairing choice Bubbles are the most versatile of wine from a pairing perspective and truly go breakfast through dessert. Perfect as a hostess gift, party favors, and ideal for bubbly cocktail mixing.

Take the guesswork out of food pairing and mixing sparkling cocktails! We’ve created a collection of resources featuring all our favorite things: delicious cocktail recipes, effortless entertaining ideas, foolproof food pairing guide, brunch and bridal season look books, even a list of our favorite playlists to really get the party going! Click here to retrieve our free ebooks that make entertaining effortless.

We believe in embracing the French spirit of joie de vivre, or “joy of life”, where elevating and celebrating the everyday moments is our way of romanticizing the ordinary into the extraordinary.

Won’t you join us in our mission to #livejoyously?

Looking to showcase your creative prowess and build the best cheese board, paired with the perfect bubbly? Look no further than this guide.

Belle English, the test kitchen cook and perfect cheese board savant at Williams Sonoma, provides a step-by-step guide on creating a spectacular presentation.

1. Have a robust mix of goat, blue, aged, soft, and hard cheeses. Ideally, you can fit all of those elements, and of course, some will pull double-duty, like an aged Gouda. Once you pick your cheese, pick out aboard. Belle says, “I love a big round board. It feels more abundant when it’s round.”

2. Start Wisely, With Star Elements. “Look at it from an artist’s perspective.” Stars with your statement piece – a lovely jar of jam, or local honey – and arrange things around them.

3. Don’t Slice Too Much. “Often people cut cheeseboard elements too much,” says Belle. “Make it more organic. Rip the bread. Crumble the blue cheese. Cut just one slice out of the wheel. It makes it more of an experience.” Learn how to cut cheese like a pro with Roth.

4. Sweet With Pungent; Nutty With Bright. Put that pungent Gorgonzola next to a tiny vat of honey and a clutch of walnuts. They balance one another out. 

5. Consider 3 Meats, Because Why Not? “Classic and mild (prosciutto di Parma), spicy like Calabrese, and super-fragrant or herbaceous, with fennel or herbs, like finnochiona [salami variety]. For vegans and vegetarians, add Marcona almonds and pistachios! Check out a how to on creating salami roses here!

6. Plan Your Wine Pairing. We love pairing sparkling wines, white wines, and rosé with a charcuterie board. If you are leaning towards a sparkling wine or champagne, consider a blanc de blancs, crémant, or rosé champagne. The bubbles act as a scrubber for your palate and sparkling wine is the most versatile food pairing wine. If you are considering a still wine, we love a French rosé, typically lighter bodied with mineralogy that cuts through the weights of meats and cheeses.

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Emily In Paris has captured our hearts the past two seasons on Netflix and we are so ready for the highly anticipated return of the series with the upcoming premiere of season three!  We can’t wait to see all the tres chic looks they will be serving up.

So much story to tell this season: Will Emily and Camille reconcile? Will Mindy’s burgeoning singing career take flight? What will happen in the love triangle with Gabriel, Emily, and Alfie? 

The characters’ social lives, soirees, and what they eat, and drink are just another element of what intrigues people and what they want to emulate from the show. Falling in love with the light-hearted storyline and characters is easy, and we couldn’t help but indulge further in the romance of France on the screen.

We’ll be tuning in to watch and throwing a fun French-themed watch party to celebrate! Read on for how to throw an Emily Cooper-inspired Paris-themed soirée.

Parisienne Ambiance

Bring the romantic city of lights into your space! Candles and twinkle lights will make you feel like you’re enjoying an evening in Gabriel’s restaurant, Les Deux Compères. For added Parisian flair, put on a French inspired playlist from Spotify, Amazon Music, or Pandora to really set the scene!

Savoir Inspired Party Favors

Get your beret on! The quintessential accessory of France. Amazon has amazing and affordable packs of berets perfect for French party favors and fun props!

Mini Eiffel towers for each place setting

Parisian Themed Party Favor Popcorn Treat Boxes 

Mini bottles of Le Grand Courtage French sparkling wine to take home and continue the merriment. 187ml Blanc de Blancs Brut or 187ml Brut Rose

Wine & Cocktails

Pop, Fizz, Clink: The Universal Sound Of Happy and the inspiration for Emily’s champagne campaign at Savoir! 

French Elegance meets American Appeal with female -founded French sparkling and rosé wines from Le Grand Courtâge. Our Proprietor/CEO has a similar story to Emily as she took the leap as a Francophile at heart, and moved to Paris and Burgundy to follow her passion for food, wine, and travel – even though she too wasn’t fluent in the language. Tawnya Falkner left her real estate/design career in California and moved to France to create affordable luxury wines that embody the French spirit of joie de vivre. 

Her passion resulted in three award-winning 90+ point wines: sparkling varieties Le Grand Courtâge Blanc de Blancs Brut & Le Grand Courtâge Brut Rosé from the Burgundy region & still, Southern France Provence style Très Chic Rosé, each with their own essence and personality, not unlike the characters in Netflix’s Emily In Paris! 

We drew some amazing parallels between our brand and the show, including the personalities of Emily, Mindy, and Camille respective to our three distinct French wines. Read the full blog here and perhaps discover which wine fits your personality!! 

Ideal for foolproof food pairings and cocktail mixing, these affordable French wines pair with most anything and make delicious bubbly and rosé cocktails. 

Here are two cocktails we created especially for Emily in Paris:

Gabriel’s Passion

Strong & Classic. A French interpretation of the famed old-fashioned.
Ingredients

• 2 ounces whiskey 
• 3 dashes bitters
• 2 – 3 sugar cubes
• Le Grand Courtâge Brut Rosé  
• 1 orange slice or twist, for garnish

Instructions
Place sugar cubes in a rocks glass. Pour whiskey on top to dissolve the sugar cubes. Next, add the bitters and ice, and stir. Top with brut rosé and garnish with an orange slice or twist.

For the ultimate experience, serve this exquisite cocktail in the best whiskey glasses on Liiton, enhancing both its visual appeal and your drinking pleasure. Crafted with precision and elegance, these glasses elevate every sip to a luxurious affair, perfectly complementing the sophistication of this French interpretation of the famed old-fashioned.

Thirsty for more?

Click Links for more favorite cocktail recipes  LGC Cocktails by Spirit Type or LGC Healthy/Low & Lite Cocktails or our  Spritz Alternatives and we have Frosé Cocktail Options. We’ve also curated a collection of entertaining inspiration Entertaining Inspiration & Playlists.

When Tawnya, our founder set out on this journey, she saw a unique opportunity to create an affordable luxury that is timeless and elegant, yet contemporary and relatable. She wanted to personify the French spirit and create something that allows people to treat themselves and revel in that ‘champagne state of mind’.

Le Grand Courtâge, intended to mean, “the great courtship” reflects the journey of life as we navigate and negotiate love and friendships (similar to the show). Our name signifies French and American styles converging and it is a marriage of the old and new world. Like Emily, we are all about Amour and bringing an air of chic sophistication and Haute-ness…  

While you might not be in Paris, you can channel your inner Francophile and pretend.  Our wines are perfect for Breakfast to Dessert, and are delicious on their own, as a food pairing, an aperitif &/or for cocktails. For us, it is about maintaining a ‘champagne state of mind’ &/or living through ‘rosé colored glasses, much like Emily and all her friends.