Limoux – Southern France's quiet pearl for sparkling wine and Chardonnay
Limoux is located in the heart of the Languedoc, not far from Carcassonne, and is considered one of France's most exciting sparkling wine regions. The special thing: Here, in the cool hills of the Aude Valley, Crémants and Blanquettes are created that impress with fine perlage and fresh elegance – without the price of Champagne. Anyone who loves sparkling wine but doesn't always have a large budget will find an honest and characterful alternative in Limoux.
Crémant, Blanquette, and still Chardonnay
The Crémant de Limoux is produced using the traditional bottle fermentation method and is based primarily on Chardonnay, supplemented by local varieties such as Mauzac and Chenin Blanc. The result is a lively, dry sparkling wine with fine mousse. The Blanquette de Limoux relies more heavily on Mauzac and thus has a somewhat more independent character. In addition, Limoux shows that Chardonnay also works very well as a still white wine in the cool hilly climate – structured and with depth.
Your entry at Vinoscout
In the Vinoscout range, you will find a small, hand-picked selection of wines from Limoux. Two strong producers shape the offer: Sieur d'Arques provides accessible Crémants and Blanquettes – ideal for getting started or as an everyday sparkling wine. Gérard Bertrand stands for the upscale side of the range, from elegant Chardonnay to the fine Ballerine cuvée. Whether you are looking for an uncomplicated aperitif sparkling wine or something special for the table – Limoux has both.
