It was in 1979 that Joseph Helfrich founded Les Grands Chais de France, originally specializing in Cognac before diversifying to the wine trade in 1981.
As a viticulturist, winemaker and maturation specialist, the GCF Group is always tuned in to its customers and partners, offering much-appreciated wines and spirits and exclusive services that are unanimously acclaimed. Throughout the delicate journey involved in producing great wine, the teams work together to pool their know-how and techniques, from working the land and the vines, to packaging and logistics, not forgetting winemaking and the maturation process.
A philosophy "PEOPLE, TERROIRS, PASSION" shared by over 2,200 team members, together with its viticulturists and partners. A mutual passion that inspires the company oenologists to cultivate their know-how and bring new life to vibrant terroirs. Teams are made up of around forty technicians specialized in viticulture and enology. Men and women at the cutting edge whose expertise is finely honed by a continuous search for perfection and technical prowess adapted to market requirements.
The aim of GCF Groupe is to develop and implement an eco-friendly policy involving the viticulturists and local stakeholders. With the teams, they are committed to adopting the best practices throughout the wine-producing process. This commitment aims at preserving the environment, working towards sustainable development and safeguarding resources for generations to come.
The data required for total traceability is recorded by all the members of the team and suppliers from the vine to customer delivery as they strive to attain ever more demanding goals. As a point of honor, they apply the following four principles which form the mainstay of the approach: Quality, Passion, Stringency, Respect. Stringency is the natural outcome of the Passion and Respect they feel for the customers and their environment.
As a viticulturist, winemaker and maturation specialist, the GCF Group is always tuned in to its customers and partners, offering much-appreciated wines and spirits and exclusive services that are unanimously acclaimed. Throughout the delicate journey involved in producing great wine, the teams work together to pool their know-how and techniques, from working the land and the vines, to packaging and logistics, not forgetting winemaking and the maturation process.
A philosophy "PEOPLE, TERROIRS, PASSION" shared by over 2,200 team members, together with its viticulturists and partners. A mutual passion that inspires the company oenologists to cultivate their know-how and bring new life to vibrant terroirs. Teams are made up of around forty technicians specialized in viticulture and enology. Men and women at the cutting edge whose expertise is finely honed by a continuous search for perfection and technical prowess adapted to market requirements.
The aim of GCF Groupe is to develop and implement an eco-friendly policy involving the viticulturists and local stakeholders. With the teams, they are committed to adopting the best practices throughout the wine-producing process. This commitment aims at preserving the environment, working towards sustainable development and safeguarding resources for generations to come.
The data required for total traceability is recorded by all the members of the team and suppliers from the vine to customer delivery as they strive to attain ever more demanding goals. As a point of honor, they apply the following four principles which form the mainstay of the approach: Quality, Passion, Stringency, Respect. Stringency is the natural outcome of the Passion and Respect they feel for the customers and their environment.
