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Wine Blanquette-de-Limoux
Blanquette-de-Limoux is a sparkling wine made according to the traditional Champagne method, not to be confused with Crémant-de-Limoux. This wine is produced in the Aude department, near Carcassonne. Read more on Blanquette-de-Limoux
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Appellation Blanquette-de-Limoux
Blanquette-de-Limoux, perhaps the oldest effervescent in the world
The Blanquette-de-Limoux appellation is named after the sparkling wine produced in 41 communes in the Aude department, north of the Pyrenees. The phenomenon of bubbles forming in a wine was first noticed in Limoux in 1531, by the monks of Saint-Hilaire Abbey. This makes it the oldest effervescent in the world.
The AOC has 1420 hectares of vines, planted with chenin, mauzac or chardonnay. The vines enjoy a temperate climate, with some nuances depending on the terroir: colder in the higher valleys, milder as you get closer to the sea. The soils of the AOC are mostly argilo-calcareous and stony.
Tasting of Blanquette-de-Limoux
This effervescent offers a pale yellow coat, crossed by golden highlights and fine bubbles. The nose is fresh, with parfumes of Granny apple and white flowers such as acacia and hawthorn. After a few years, Blanquette-de-Limoux can release scents of ripe fruit and honey. On the palate, it is a true extension of the nose, with fruity and floral notes, sometimes slightly toasted.
Blanquette-de-Limoux is ideal as an aperitif, or with desserts, including a galette des rois, an apple crumble or a pear tart.
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