Blanquette de Limoux Brut D'A
The Blanquette de Limoux Brut D'A is a French sparkling wine made from Mauzac, Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay, aged for 9 months on the lees in the bottle. On the nose it gives a broad and delicate bouquet, in which notes of herbs, green apple and broom are accompanied by pleasant citrus and spicy nuances, while on the palate it gives a fresh, flowing and pleasantly mineral sip on the finish. Perfect for an aperitif with friends!
The Blanquette de Limoux Brut D'A, produced by Domaine Astruc, is a fresh and fragrant Metodo Classico, the result of a sparkling wine tradition that can boast an origin as ancient as that of Champagne. It is a label that represents an excellent alternative to Champagne when one desires a bottle with a simpler and more convivial character, less demanding and glamorous. At the base of its success is the local indigenous grape variety Mauzac, which gives fruity aromas of apple and pleasant citrus fragrances. Fresh and savory, it is a sparkling wine with a character that is typically territorial, absolutely unique in its kind.
The Metodo Classico Blanquette de Limoux Brut D'A originates from an estate that has been involved in viticulture for over a century in this historic French region. Domaine Astruc is located in Maltras in the heart of Languedoc-Roussillon and covers an area of 50 hectares, of which about twenty are within the territory of the AOC Limoux, cultivated mainly with Mauzac, the characteristic grape of the area. The grapes of Mauzac, Chenin Blanc, and Chardonnay are harvested slightly early to preserve the freshness essential for creating excellent sparkling bases. The bunches are gently pressed to extract the free-run juice. Fermentation follows in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. After a few months of aging, the base wines are blended to create the final cuvée. The second fermentation takes place in the bottle according to the Metodo Classico, with a sur lattes aging period of at least 9 months before proceeding to disgorgement.
The Blanquette de Limoux Brut D'A sparkling wine is an ideal Metodo Classico to enjoy in an informal way during an aperitif with friends or to accompany delicate-flavored appetizers. In the glass, it presents a beautiful light yellow color with brilliant greenish reflections and a fine and persistent perlage. The bouquet recalls delicate scents of wildflowers, hints of lemon peel, aromas of Golden apple, white-fleshed fruit, and vegetal nuances of herbal notes. On the palate, it is harmonious and fragrant, with juicy fruity aromas, well balanced by a