St. Helena, CA – October 29, 2024 — Boisset Collection has acquired Le Grand Courtâge French Sparkling Wine, the accessible French luxury that radiates brightness, joy and the best of French tradition united with the American spirit. A Blanc de Blancs Brut and Brut Rosé sourced from some of the best regions of France and produced at Boisset’s leading sparkling winery in Nuits-St.-Georges in Burgundy, Le Grand Courtâge celebrates affordable joy. At its peak, Le Grand Courtâge sold more than 50,000 cases in the US alone.
“The founding vision of Le Grand Courtâge has always been to cultivate community and connection and to bring people together through food and wine, and the effervescence of bubbles as they signify celebration. This has long been Boisset’s vision as well, where we believe wine unites us,” said Jean-Charles Boisset, Proprietor of the Boisset Collection. “Our passion is bringing people together thanks to wine, and we are thrilled to embrace that same spirit in Le Grand Courtage.”
Le Grand Courtâge was founded by an American woman, Tawnya Falkner, who moved to Burgundy, France to create sparkling wines intended to elevate the everyday and remind people to live joyously and celebrate life’s simple pleasures. Meaning the great courtship, Le Grand Courtâge symbolizes that je ne sais quoi which can exist in all of life’s moments; it exists to remind us to ‘embrace life, dream big and accept all invitations’.
It achieved success in the US market through its aspirational story, traditional French elegance, celebratory marketing and female-led marketing. Female-founded, the winery has always supported female-centric charities and causes. Numerous 90+ point accolades and Best Buy rankings speak to the commitment to quality present in every bottle.
Boisset is the leading producer of sparkling wine in Burgundy, France and was the renowned winemaker behind Le Grand Courtâge since its inception. Boisset is the leading importer of Crémant de Bourgogne, led by JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset and Louis Bouillot, and a leading importer of French sparkling wine led by its winery Charles de Fere.
Le Grand Courtâge is represented in the US by Opici Wines & Spirits.
About Boisset Collection
About Boisset Collection Boisset is a family-owned collection of historic and unique wineries and lifestyle destinations bound together by a common cause: authentic, terroir-driven wines in harmony with their history, their future, and the land and people essential to their existence. It has more than 30 historical and prestigious still and sparkling wineries in the world’s preeminent terroirs, including Burgundy, Beaujolais, Jura, the Rhône Valley, Provence and the south of France, as well as California’s Sonoma County, Russian River Valley and the Napa Valley. Its California wineries include: DeLoach Vineyards, Raymond Vineyards, Buena Vista Winery, Elizabeth Spencer, and JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset. Its French properties feature: Domaine de la Vougeraie, Jean-Claude Boisset, Bouchard Aîné et Fils, J. Moreau et Fils, Louis Bouillot, Domaine Maire, Louis Bernard, Chais de Sud, and Bonpas. Each house retains its unique history, identity, and style, and all are united in the pursuit of fine wines expressive of their terroir.
Wine is at the center of Boisset’s mission and is complemented by spirits, gourmet foods, and luxury lifestyle. Boisset has long championed certified sustainable, organic, and Biodynamic® practices at its estates. Its wineries champion the leadership of women in the world, respect for history, and commitment to conviviality as core values. Boisset is well-regarded for being an advocate for history including its restoration of Buena Vista Winery, Oakville Grocery, and the Calistoga Depot, in addition to its two museums celebrating the history of wine–at Buena Vista Winery and the 1881 Napa Museum at the Oakville Wine Merchant. Boisset’s burgeoning luxury spirits portfolio includes Casa Obsidiana Tequila with the Beckmann-Gonzalez family, JCB Spirits by Jean-Charles Boisset, and the Calistoga Depot Distillery.
Proprietor Jean-Charles Boisset was named Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s 2024 Person of the Year and Casa Obisidiana was nominated for Spirit Brand of the Year.
