The Winery Jean-Luc Merle-Viticulteur of Blanquette méthode ancestrale of Languedoc-Roussillon

Discovering the wine region of Blanquette méthode ancestrale

The wine region of Blanquette méthode ancestrale is located in the region of Limoux of Languedoc-Roussillon of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Sieur d'Arques or the Château Martinolles produce mainly wines sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Blanquette méthode ancestrale are Mauzac, Chardonnay and Chenin blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Blanquette méthode ancestrale often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, apples or earth and sometimes also flavors of non oak, microbio or red fruit.

We currently count 13 estates and châteaux in the of Blanquette méthode ancestrale, producing 16 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Blanquette méthode ancestrale go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food.