By Aimery Sparkling
Cremant de Limoux Rose Brut

The First Sparkling Wine
It was in 1531, one century before Dom Perignon, that wines from Limoux stepped onto the world stage. Benedictine nuns from Saint Hilaire Abbey, a neighboring village, had created the first sparkling wine in the world: la Blanquette de Limoux.

Terroir
Our terroir, characterized by Mediterranean sunshine and moderated by altitude and temperate climate due to the oceanic influence, helps grapes ripen gradually - reaching a harmonious balance between minerality and freshness. Extremely strict terroir-based selection and choice of plots, state-of-the-art vinification techniques, and investment in trained specialists have made Limoux wines one of the most renowned AOC wines in the world. Control of each aspect of the terroir, including climate, altitude, slope, topography, soil type, and rootstock. Monitoring of the vines has enabled us to adapt the finest grape varieties and best growing practices to the geo-climatic characteristics of each vineyard plot.

Sustainable Development
After many years of effort, the growers were awarded in 2009 the certification "Growers in Sustainable Development."

Vinification
Method: Traditional - Methode Champenoise
Blend: Chardonnay, Chenin, Pinot Noir - exclusively hand-picked
Second Fermentation: The prise de mousse takes place slowly in the bottle under ideal conditions (12 degrees C), favoring slow fermentation and enhancing delicacy, both in terms of aromas and bubbles.
Aging: On laths for second fermentation for 15 months

Tasting Notes
Beautiful salmon pink color. The foam is delicate with a lingering sparkle. Vinous nose with great aromatic richness and notes of red fruits (strawberry, raspberry). The palate is characterized by a delicate, sparkling, and well-balanced acidity. Ends with a lingering and refreshing finish.
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