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34 { THE SOMM JOURNAL } FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 THERE IS A REASON France's leading wine and spirits exporter is called Grands Chais de France—there is nothing petit about a company with a 40- year legacy. Since its founding, the GCF Group has functioned concurrently as Winegrower, Winemaker, Cellar Master and Négociant with a mastery of the entire process that is hard to attain at such a high level—all while distributing nearly 40 million cases to 173 countries around the world. The GCF Group's motto, "des hommes, des terroirs, une passion," translates to "people, terroir, passion." The simple yet impactful phrase also speaks to the company's commitment to those involved in every stage of its vast busi - ness proceedings, as well as the pride its employees take in cultivating wines from the greatest regions in France. Founded in 1979 by Joseph Helfrich (who continues to serve as CEO to this day), the GCF Group is based in Petersbach, Alsace, giving it a central location within the European market and a strategic vantage point to French winegrowing areas. AFTER FOUR DECADES, GRANDS CHAIS DE FRANCE CONTINUES TO SHOW AN UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO FRANCE'S PROUD WINEMAKING HERITAGE by Karen Moneymaker For a Reason N°1 { company insight }

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