J.Laurens Crémant de Limoux ‘le Clos des Demoiselles’ Brut

91pts ~ Wine Enthusiast | 90pts ~ Decanter World Wine Awards 2018
TERROIR & VINEYARD

Le Clos des Demoiselles is one of the domaine’s top cuvées. It was created in honor of the Brut Originel: Limoux’s claim to the first sparkling wine ever made in 1531. The blend is 60% Chardonnay, 25% Chenin Blanc and 15% Pinot Noir from the domaine’s hand-harvested clay-limestone slopes.

VINIFICATION

It’s made by the traditional method. The grapes are pressed slowly and gently in a pneumatic press, the first fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, and the second in bottle.

TASTING NOTES

Golden in the glass with a fine, steady bead, it opens on white peach blossom and notes of a musky anise undertone. Complex and refined with brioche, citrus, and toasted almond on the palate. Creamy mousse with a soft, full, and persistent finish.

QUICK FACTS

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WINE TYPE
Sparkling