About

Who We Are

Our journey in the Alps started back in 2006, when we realised that skiers and holiday-makers in the mountains were not satisfied with the wines they were being offered. We set about to answer their call… since then we have worked with hundreds of chalets, bars, restaurants and hotels, with the united aim of sourcing, supplying and enjoying a good bottle.

The company was launched by two friends, Sam Owens, British owner of a chalet in Chamonix and Roch Braillon, French wine enthusiast working at Domaine de Daurion in the Languedoc region. This Franco-British mix is ​​in the DNA of Le Verre Gourmand; we pride ourselves on our ability to understand and adapt to the different requirements of our French and international consumers alike, thanks to our wonderfully ‘franglais’ team. 

“We love wines, beers and spirits, no matter whether we’re tasting, drinking or talking about them.  Above all we love finding new wines that will excite you and your customers. It’s important for us to know you well and to understand who your customers are and what they are looking for. So don’t hesitate to contact us (by phone, e-mail, twitter, facebook, instagram, carrier pigeon, message in a bottle, whatever…). We are listening to you.”

To find out more, check out our latest escapades and adventures on our Instagram stories @leverregourmand and don’t forget to tag us with #LVGourmand and #LVGteam and you can even find us on Tiktok @leverregourmand !

Our Team

The Verre Gourmand team evolves with the seasons, but year-round you can count on the backbone of the company, our strong international team:

Jane Williams has managed all our operations for 14 years, assisted by Arthur Pavarani who manages the warehouse, prepares orders and can be found behind the wheel of a Verre Gourmand van delivering in the summer, while Jane’s dog, Filou, stands guard at the warehouse.

Guillaume Masson our sommelier and sales manager, Phoebe Roth our wine specialist, joined by Cindy Robert our sales and marketing assistant, will assist you in your wine choices and staff training.

Roch Braillon continues to manage the company, assisted by Sarah Hudson for administrative matters. Although they no longer hold an active position in the company, Sam Owens and Adam Breen are still valued associates.

Organic Supplier Certification

As part of our commitment to environmentally friendly production, we have the procedures and are now a certified organic supplier.

Awards & Reviews

We are proud and honoured to have received two awards from the press in 2021:

“Best Specialist Drinks Distributor in Europe”
in the Food & Drinks category of LuxLife Magazine for the second consecutive year.

“Leading Distributors of Artisanal Beverages – Europe”
in the Small Business Awards category by Corporate Vision.

“Our wine distributor of choice in the Alps . Excellent selection of French and new-world wines, as well as craft beer, prosecco and gin. Helpful and knowledgeable staff. Host regular tastings around the Alps, which is a great way to choose what to put in the wine cellar. Would recommend for private and chalet business clients.”
Kaluma Travel

“Amazing service from the team at Le Verre Gourmand. They worked with us to get the right wines to pair with our client base and menu. Sparkling wine on tap has been a winner for summer!”
Vert Lodge, Chamonix

“Amazing wine selection, great delivery options, excellent after sales service with tasting notes and training for the chalet team. Would not use anyone else.”
Ruth Butt, Meribel Management