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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AWARDS
Languedoc-Roussillon: WINE OF THE YEAR
Wine Enthusiast: BEST BUY 91PTS
New York International Wine Competition: SILVER 92PTS
GRAPE VARIETY
50% Chardonnay, 30% Chenin, 15% Pinot Noir & 5% Mauzac
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.
