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{ SOMMjournal.com } 35 In 2016, the company's diverse portfolio of wines—sourced from the Val de Loire, Alsace, Jura, Bourgogne, Diois, the Rhône Valley, Provence, the Languedoc-Roussillon, Gascogne, and Bordeaux—captured a 78 percent export turnover share, securing its position as the number- one wine exporter (excluding Champagne) in France. The GCF Group covers all as - pects of the winemaking spectrum, from the prestigious still wines of Bordeaux and Bourgogne to the specialty wines of Vin Jaune and Vin de Paille in Jura and the famous Ven - danges Tardives wines of Alsace. And with its award-winning sparkling Crémants from Alsace, Bordeaux, Jura, and Loire, the GCF Group also ranks as France's largest producer of méthode traditionelle wines. Calvet Crémant de Bordeaux The Calvet Company has been making wines of distinction for al - most 200 years since its founding in 1823 by Jean-Marie Calvet. It makes sense, then, that its Crémant de Bordeaux—meticulously hand-harvested and gently pressed—serves as a stunning example of the region. Calvet produces brut and rosé bottlings of their sparkling wines, taking advantage of Sémillon for roundness and fruit and Cabernet Franc for structure on the palate. Maison Sauvion Crémant de Loire Maison Sauvion's Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, and Grolleau vineyards are planted on clay-chalk and silica soils, producing fruit that make delicate, elegant, and majestically well-balanced wines. Maison François Martenot Cré - mant de Bourgogne Located in the heart of Bourgogne not far from the city of Beaune, Maison François Martenot has produced wines of authenticity and character since it was established in the 19th century. While most famous for its white and red Burgundy, the maison is equally proud of its Crémant de Bourgogne made from Chardonnay and Gamay. Salasar Crémant de Limoux Founded in 1890, La Maison Salasar produces a range of mé- thode traditionelle and Crémant wines from 60 hectares of vineyards; nestled in the foothills of the Pyrenees, they're planted to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Mauzac, and Chenin Blanc. Arthur Metz Crémant d'Alsace Since 1904, the House of Arthur Metz has invested in the growth and development of the Alsatian wine industry, becoming the top producer of wines in the region without compromising quality or tradition. Alsace is the leading region in France for the production of Crémant sparkling wine and Arthur Metz is the leading producer of Crémant in the region— meaning each bottle is backed by years of experience and fidelity in the winemaking process. thode traditionelle and Crémant In the Bubble MEET THE ALL-STAR LINEUP OF MÉTHODE TRADITIONELLE WINES IN THE GCF PORTFOLIO 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 regions. PHOTOS COURTESY OF GCF GROUP