Top 100 sparkling wines of Crémant de Limoux

Discover the top 100 best sparkling wines of Crémant de Limoux of Limoux as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the sparkling wines that are popular of Crémant de Limoux and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Crémant de Limoux

The wine region of Crémant de Limoux is located in the region of Limoux of Languedoc-Roussillon of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Antech or the Domaine Gérard Bertrand produce mainly wines sparkling, red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Crémant de Limoux are Chardonnay, Chenin blanc and Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Crémant de Limoux often reveals types of flavors of non oak, red currant or lemon zest and sometimes also flavors of spices, watermelon or black fruit.

In the mouth of Crémant de Limoux is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble. We currently count 68 estates and châteaux in the of Crémant de Limoux, producing 163 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Crémant de Limoux go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks.

Discover the grape variety: Pinot blanc

Pinot Blanc is a grape variety that originated in Burgundy, mutated from Pinot Gris. Today, it is grown in Alsace where it is called klevner when blended with auxerrois. The continental climate, with its cold winters and hot summers, is particularly suited to pinot blanc. It is resistant to frost in winter and in summer, the roots draw the minerals it needs from the warm soil. Its bunches are made up of small berries with thick skins and melting pulp that produce fruity, spicy wines, balanced between acidity and alcohol. pinot blanc is also used for crémants and sparkling wines. Pinot Blanc is also used for Crémant and sparkling wines. It is widely grown in Italy, where it covers almost 7,000 hectares, and is also found in Germany, Austria, Canada and South Africa.

Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Crémant de Limoux

sparkling wines from the region of Crémant de Limoux go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of fondue with lao sukiyaki sauce (laos), mediterranean cake with parmesan and coppa gratin or pastels (senegalese stuffed fritters).

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Crémant de Limoux

On the nose in the region of Crémant de Limoux often reveals types of flavors of citrus, banana or stone fruit and sometimes also flavors of lemon zest, spices or watermelon. In the mouth in the region of Crémant de Limoux is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

News from the vineyard of Crémant de Limoux

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Photo highlights: Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC 2022

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