12.5% abv, Limoux, imported by First Growth Brands, Manahassat, NJ.
Brut winemaking notes: 65% Chardonnay, 25% Chenin Blanc & 10% Pinot Noir aged PN the lees for 9 months.
Brut tasting note: the Crémant de Limoux is medium gold with clean nose of medium intensity with aroma of lilac, dandelion tea, honeydew, melon, lemon, vanilla, croissant, wet stones. Dry with medium+ acid, medium+ body, melding flavor intensity and a medium finish with flavor of lilac, acacia, Meyer lemon, honeydew, pineapple, toasted bread, cream, vanilla and pineapple mint. Drink now, this Crémant is good: 8.8/10
Brut Rosé winemaking notes: 65% Chardonnay, 25% Chenin Blanc & 15% Pinot Noir aged on the lees for 9 months.
Brut Rosé tasting note: the Crémant de Limoux is medium pink orange in color with a clean nose of medium intensity with aromas of rosehip, pink apple, framboise, strawberry, cream, mint. Off-dry with medium+ acid, medium alc, medium body, medium flavor intensity and a medium finish with flavors of hibiscus, potpourri, pink apple dried apple, marzipan, cream, almond and mint. 8.7/10