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Lovely clear gold colour. Delectable fruity nose (apple, pear). Good balance in the mouth, vivacity balanced by beautiful richness. The whole is harmonious, fruity and persistent. A true expression of ‘terroir’ and know-how.
Gilbert & Gaillard Wine Guide 2010
The font on the label is 'borrowed' from the calligraphy of a document dated 1544 placing an order for 'four pinctes of Blanquette'. This is the first written reference in the world to a sparkling wine, and it is kept in the national archives in Carcassonne.
90% Mauzac with 10% Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc. 15 months on the lees. 5g/l dosage. I asked Caryl where they stored the bottles while they were ageing on the lees and she explained that there are specialist 'blanquettiers' who store, riddle and bottle the sparkling wines on behalf of the wineries making Blanquette de Limoux.
Smells like spring. White blossom and crisp apple. Delicate, fine and so delightful. Cotton. Cool as a sunlit breeze. Utterly refreshing. 12.5%
jancisrobinson.comMay 2010
We love these aromas of breadcrumbs, and skins and pips of grapes. The fine bubbles add vivacity to this rich, lightfooted, and crunchy Blanquette. You could easily become addicted to its almondy taste. A great wine, our “Coup de Coeur”.
1001 Dégustations 2009
Winemaking
Mauzac is the indigenous , historic grape variety of the South of France, widespread during the Renaissance but now existent in only 2 appellations. The grapes are harvested by hand, rigorously sorted, and pressed in under two hours of harvesting. A second fermentation in the bottle is followed by up to four years 'sur lattes'.
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