Michele Capdepon Blanquette de Limoux Brut NV
$19.99 on 6+ bottles
GRAPE 90% Mauzac 5% Chenin 5% Chardonnay
VINEYARD Planting density: 4000 vines per hectare. Sustainable Agriculture.
TERROIR Exposed hillsides Soil: clay limestone Climate: Mediterranean with Oceanic influence Altitude: 350 to 450 meters
VINIFICATION Harvested entirely by hand. Immediately pressed using low pressure in a pneumatic press. Cleared by chilling. Fermented in a temperate controlled environment in stainless steel vats. Made using the traditional method, with a second fermentation in the bottle to allow the effervescence to develop. The bottles are kept in special crates, (“lattes“) for one year in temperature controlled cellars
ANALYSIS Alcohol: 12.5% vol SO2 Total: 95mg/l Sugar: 8g/l
DEGUSTATION This “blanquette“ has a “robe“ reminiscent of a yellow butterfly. There is a constant stream of numerous, fine, white bubbles. The intensity of the flavour develops with the release of the bubbles and gives notes of floral essence; hawthorn and acacia. A gentle hint of minerals adds to the complexity! After the initial agreeable assault on the mouth, we discover a harmonious mixture of lemon and pink grapefruit with a finale of hazelnut. This is a beautifully balanced wine. A perfect accompaniment to monkfish in lemon sauce, or for an aperitif with food.
Original: $21.99
-70%$21.99
$6.60
Description
$19.99 on 6+ bottles
GRAPE 90% Mauzac 5% Chenin 5% Chardonnay
VINEYARD Planting density: 4000 vines per hectare. Sustainable Agriculture.
TERROIR Exposed hillsides Soil: clay limestone Climate: Mediterranean with Oceanic influence Altitude: 350 to 450 meters
VINIFICATION Harvested entirely by hand. Immediately pressed using low pressure in a pneumatic press. Cleared by chilling. Fermented in a temperate controlled environment in stainless steel vats. Made using the traditional method, with a second fermentation in the bottle to allow the effervescence to develop. The bottles are kept in special crates, (“lattes“) for one year in temperature controlled cellars
ANALYSIS Alcohol: 12.5% vol SO2 Total: 95mg/l Sugar: 8g/l
DEGUSTATION This “blanquette“ has a “robe“ reminiscent of a yellow butterfly. There is a constant stream of numerous, fine, white bubbles. The intensity of the flavour develops with the release of the bubbles and gives notes of floral essence; hawthorn and acacia. A gentle hint of minerals adds to the complexity! After the initial agreeable assault on the mouth, we discover a harmonious mixture of lemon and pink grapefruit with a finale of hazelnut. This is a beautifully balanced wine. A perfect accompaniment to monkfish in lemon sauce, or for an aperitif with food.
