{"id":2614,"date":"2016-11-15T10:09:42","date_gmt":"2016-11-15T10:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp\/?p=2614"},"modified":"2021-11-17T18:55:34","modified_gmt":"2021-11-17T18:55:34","slug":"affordable-fizz-from-les-grands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/index.php\/affordable-fizz-from-les-grands\/","title":{"rendered":"Affordable Fizz from Les Grands Chais de France"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"LesLes Grands Chais de France Group is a company based in the Northern Vosges region of France. It\u2019s run by the Helfrich family.\u00a0 When Joseph Helfrich founded the winery in 1979 he made the decision to sell Cognac and brandy around the world – wine followed soon after.\u00a0 Les Grands Chais de France Group is one of the largest vineyard owners in the world with more than 30 wineries in France, and they produce some interesting and good-value wines which are well-worth seeking out.<\/p>\n

Here are a few to consider. No, they might not be expensive Champagnes, but they are delightfully quaffable and won\u2019t break the bank \u2013 for they are actually very creditable sparkling wines, and the majority of your guests are unlikely to notice the difference:<\/p>\n

This is perhaps my favourite of the bunch \u2013 Terre de La Baume Cr\u00e9mant de Limoux (not yet available in UK).\u00a0 Delicate bubbles, apples, white blossom, hint of lime, refreshing and light. Seek this out on your next trip to France.<\/p>\n

Calvet Cr\u00e9mant de Bordeaux Ros\u00e9 \u2013 great value for money. Delicate fruit on both nose and palate. Aromatic and slightly flinty, creamy with red berries. Available at Ocado.<\/p>\n

\"Les Arthur Metz Cuv\u00e9e 1904 (not yet available in UK) \u2013 bright, traditional with good body, well-balanced and elegant.<\/p>\n

Cr\u00e9mant de Sauvion \u2013 brioche on nose and palate, good bubbles, white fruit, well-balanced, perfect for aperitif. Available at Oxford Wine Company.<\/p>\n

Any of these sparkling wines would find a place at your table or on your drinks trolley at Christmas. They offer an affordable alternative to Champagne and can be enjoyed with white meat, white fish, canap\u00e9s and fruity desserts. Serve chilled to get the best from these bottles.<\/p>\n

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To learn more about Les Grands Chais de France Group visit here<\/a><\/p>\n

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Read more articles about France here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Read more reviews of wines here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Drinks review by Chrissie Walker \u00a9 2018<\/em><\/p>\n

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