winery

Faire la Fête

Languedoc, France

Philosophy

Méthode traditionnelle sparkling wine, aged 15 months sur lie with restrained dosage—6 grams per liter of residual sugar versus 9.5 grams in mass-market champagne. Hand-harvested from vineyards over 500 years old, whole-cluster pressed with modern precision.

Reputation

Faire la Fête honours Limoux's invention of sparkling wine in 1531—a century before champagne—and the region's carnival tradition celebrating spring's arrival. Produced in partnership with eighth-generation family farmers, this house translates a vernacular celebration into contemporary sparkling form.

AllocationProducer is brand asset owned by US-based First Growth Brands (founded 2018 by Edward Holl, Charlotte Holl co-founder and President). Faire la Fête brand itself introduced to market 2015; production operates in partnership with eighth-generation Limoux family growers. Sustained rapid growth in US distribution (719 locations in 2019 to 5000+ stores/restaurants by 2023, major placements at Kroger, Safeway, Albertsons). No UK or Japan importers identified in search. Master Sommelier Peter Neptune endorsement and Robb Report recognition 2020s. Founded_year set to 2015 (brand introduction) though FGB corporate entity created 2018—note distinction for review. Vignerons en Développement Durable certification confirmed. Vineyard hectares and annual production volume not publicly disclosed.

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