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Tesco Finest 1531 Blanquette De Limoux 75Cl
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BLANQUETTE 1531 TESCO
Tasting Notes
Complex aromas of peaches, green apples and toasted brioche. Fresh fruity flavour with fine persistant bubbles.
| Region of Origin | Languedoc-Roussillon |
| Wine Colour | White |
| Alcohol Units | 9 |
| ABV | 12% |
| Current Vintage | 2010 |
| Producer | Les Vignerons du Sieur d’Arques |
| Type of Closure | ZORK SPK |
| Wine Maker | Gilles Tremeges |
| Pack Quantity | 75 |
| Pack Measure | cl |
| Country | France |
Grape Variety
90% Mauzac, 5% Chardonnay and 5% Chenin
Vinification Details
Blanquette is predominantly made from the local grape variety Mauzac blended with Chardonnay and Chenin. The grapes are all hand harvested, only the first top quality pressing is used in this blend. The second fermentation takes place slowly in the bottle then the wine is aged for a minimum of 18 months producing a very aromatic wine.
History
In 1531, the Benedictine monks from the Abbey of Saint-Hilaire were producing a still wine made with Mauzac, the local grape variety, and discovered the 2nd fermentation in bottle and the Blanquette de Limoux, the oldest sparkling wine in the world, was born. Mauzac, the main grape variety of Blanquette is specific to the Limoux area, locally it is known as “Blanquette”, due to a fine white down which forms on its leaves. In the local dialect Langue d’Oc Blanquette means white.
Regional Information
The Limoux Vineyard, has a unique micro-climate, which covers 2000 hectares, its located in the South of France in the Pyrenean foothills 20 km from Carcassonne and its famous medieval castle. Extremely strict terroir based selection; state-of-the-art vinification techniques have made Limoux wines one of the most renowned AOC wines in the world.
Storage Type
Ambient
Storage
Store in a cool dark place. To enjoy this wine at its best drink within one year of purchase.
Storage Instructions
This wine is ideal for drinking now but can be kept for up to 1 year
Allergy Information
Contains: Sulphites
Other Information
Warnings: Sparkling wines are naturally hight pressured. When removing the wire and stoppers always point the bottle away from yourself and others. Do not store at high temperatures or shake the bottle before opening.
Storage
Horizontally in a cool, dark place. To enjoy this wine at its best drink
within one year of purchase. Once open drink within 2 hours.
Instructions
Standard Frozen Guidelines
No
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