CRÉMANT DE LIMOUX
CRÉMANT DE LIMOUX
Grapes from vines grown on clay-limestone soil are exclusively hand-picked at the optimal ripening. Elaborated according to the traditional method, this Crémant is the fruit of a subtle blend of Chardonnay, Chenin, Pinot Noir & Mauzac. There is a first fermentation in vats under controlled temperature at 16°C to develop aromas. The second fermentation called ‘‘prise de mousse’’ takes place slowly in the bottle. Ageing on laths between 12 and 15 months.
TASTING NOTES
Yellow-gold color with green highlights, the bubbles are fine and long-lasting. The nose is very fresh and lively with a mix of white flowers, white fleshed fruits and citrus aromas. Later, the wine develops subtle grilled and hazelnut notes. The attack is strong with a beautiful smoothness. The wine is powerful, well-balanced with grilled notes in the finish.
FOOD STYLE
To be drunk with an apéritif, with seafood or fresh fish. Serve at 7-8°C.
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GRAPE VARIETY
50% Chardonnay, 30% Chenin, 15% Pinot Noir & 5% Mauza
APPELLATION
AOP Crémant de Limoux
REGION
Languedoc
OAK MATURATION
Nil
CELLARING POTENTIAL
2 years
ALCOHOL
12.5%
ACIDITY
6.3 g/L
PH
3.15
RESIDUAL SUGAR
8 g/L
EXPOSITION & SOIL
Clay limestone-soil
VINE AGE
20 years
DENSITY
4000 vines/ha minimum
YIELD
Low – 50hl/ha
HARVEST
Manual harvest spread over 5 weeks, starting with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, then Chenin and finishing with Mauzac.
SPARKLING ROSÉ
SPARKLING ROSÉ
This fresh and modern sparkling wine is created by secondary fermentation in the bottle, spending 6 months resting on lees prior to release. This process gives the wine fine bubbles and a creamy texture. The 100% Grenache wine expresses intense aromas of red berries and rich fruit flavors, while delicate bubbles create a truly indulgent experience.
TASTING NOTES
Complex wine with the expression of red fruits marked but all in delicacy. Golden apple, navel orange, heirloom tomato, strawberry tops, and pickled watermelon. Flavor of ground nuts, strawberry jelly, and graphite.
FOOD STYLE
Ideal as an aperitif, spicy tapas, a beef tartare and red berry desserts.
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GRAPE VARIETY
85% Grenache, 15% Carignan
APPELLATION
IGP Pays d’OC
REGION
Minervois, Languedoc Roussillon
OAK MATURATION
Nil
CELLARING POTENTIAL
3 years
ALCOHOL
11.5%
ACIDITY
5.2 g/L
PH
3.1