To obtain the delicate effervescence of Limoux wines today, a complex method is followed, one that is subtle and rigorous, the method referred to as traditional. The grapes must be harvested by hand. Pale yellow in colour, shining with vivid green or yellow glints. Blanquette de Limoux, chilled slowly to 6 - 7°, it has lively bubbles. Its mischievous nose evokes fruit and spring flowers, green apples and honey. Blanquette de Limoux is dry and favours the traditional variety of the Cru, le Mauzac.

It can be served to accompany an entire meal. The extra dry version goes particularly well with local dishes, the medium dry with deserts and gets along beautifully with the warm aroma of chocolate. Have a taste and raise your glass whilst enjoying a regional culinary speciality such as truffle or cassoulet.

There are so many sites to explore whilst tasting this local wine, such as the Castles of the Pays Cathare, the Abbaye Saint-Hilaire, Carcassonne, the Canal du Midi, the mystery of the Abbé Saunière.

Come and meet the “blanquettiers” and wine growers and discover the famous Blanquette de Limoux.

The proportions of Chenin and Chardonnay grapes are larger than those in Blanquette, contributing to the well-balanced structure of the blend: Chardonnay provides the fine bubbles whereas the Chenin contribute to Crémant’s vivacity, in time revealing its exceptional richness.

Tasting
A subtly aromatic nose with aromas of white flowers and citrus and toasted bread notes.
Serve at 6 to 7°C with salted toasts for the Happy Hour or with fish and poultry for the main course.

Limoux white (still wine):
Mauzac (mini 15 %), Chardonnay, Chenin.

Tasting
Serve at 10°C with dry goat cheeses

Limoux rouge (still wine):
Merlot (50% mini), Cot, Syrah grenache (30% mini), Carignan (10% maxi).

Tasting
Serve at 17°C with grilled and braised meat.