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Make it a french-themed girls-night in soirée with French sparkling wines that pair with any menu take-out through simple buttered popcorn and make delicious sparkling wine cocktails.

The Wines

Le Grand Courtâge CEO/Proprietor Tawnya Falkner grew up in a 3-street town, and that upbringing awoke a desire to see the world. The more she traveled, the more she realized that food and wine are about human connection and bringing people together to share 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 Rosé, award-winning French wines with appealing, modern character and an elegant appearance.

*Sparkling varieties available in 750ml & 187ml bottles

• Blanc de Blancs Brut
• Brut Rosé
• Très Chic Rose

The Menu

Keep it simple and chic. Slice up a couple of croissants or a fresh baguette and serve with European butter and/or set out a few accouterments such as crackers, olives, a few french kinds of cheese such as brie, Roquefort, Gruyere, and Nutella for a sweet treat. 

The Cocktails

Sparkling Cocktail recipes that celebrate illustrate the romance and joie de vivre of France! Here are two delicious classics to serve up at any French-themed party.

ROSE KIR ROYALE

3 tbsp Chambord

Le Grand Courtâge Brut Rosé

¼ cup fresh raspberries

Directions: Add Chambord to the champagne flute. Drop in a few fresh raspberries. Top flutes with brut rosé. Enjoy responsibly.

FRENCH 75

1 oz gin

2 oz Le Grand Courtâge Blanc de Blancs Brut, chilled

½ oz lemon juice

½ oz Simple syrup

Directions: Pour gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup over ice in a cocktail shaker and swirl until well chilled.  Strain into a coupe and top with brut.  Garnish with a fanciful twist of citrus. Enjoy responsibly.

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