AOP Crémant de Limoux
Terroir : Haute Vallée de l'Aude - Languedoc
Going up the course of the Aude and getting closer to the Pyrenees, this wetter and colder terroir experiences a late spring and a cool autumn. It is the terroir of choice for white grape varieties and for the pinot noir.
Grape varieties and Blend:
- 60% Chardonnay,
- 20% Chenin
- 20% Pinot Noir
Vinification:
Traditional method - Our grapes are harvested manually in 25 kg baskets, they must be perfectly healthy and are cultivated according to the organic farming charter. The bunches are pressed as soon as they arrive at the cellar. We separate our pressing into 4 or 5 different cuvées thanks to our tastings in order to create well balanced sparkling wines of remarkable finesse.
Yield: 50hl/ha
Addition of liquor: Yes
Sugar dosage: 6 g/l
Aging time on racks: 18 months minimum
Alcohol content: 12.5°
Tasting notes:
The clear color, the fine and numerous bubbles bring finesse and elegance. This cuvée reveals a nose of freshness. On the palate, this freshness meets a well balanced acidity and maturity are expressed with characters of dried fruits and more particularly hazelnut.
Nature Trésor
Optimal tasting temperatures: 6° to 8°C / 42° to 46°F within the next 3-5 years
This cuvée can be enjoyed as an aperitif and throughout the meal: with grilled fish, white meat in sauce, cheese or even small cream puffs.