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Tesco Finest 1531 Blanquette De Limoux 75Cl

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£ 9.50
£9.50/75cl

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  • Suitable for vegans
  • Energy380kJ 92kcal
    5%
  • Fat0g
    0%
  • Sugars1.0g
    1%
  • Salt<0.01g
    0%

of the reference intake*
Typical values per 100g: Energy 304kJ / 73kcal

Product Description

  • BLANQUETTE DE LIMOUX. PRODUCE OF FRANCE. APPELLATION D'ORIGINE CONTRÔLÉE
  • The oldest sparkling wine, Blanquette de Limoux was first created by Benedictine monks. The best Mauzac and Chenin grapes are blended and aged in bottle for 12 months to produce complex flavours of peach, green apples and a toasted brioche finish. Ideal as an aperitif or serve with seafood.
  • The oldest sparkling wine, Blanquette de Limoux was first created by Benedictine monks. The best Mauzac and Chenin grapes are blended and aged in bottle for 12 months to produce complex flavours of peach, green apples and a toasted brioche finish. Ideal as an aperitif or serve with seafood.
  • 9.4 UK units per bottle
  • 1.6 UK units per 125ml glass
  • Know Your Limits
  • UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units a week.
  • Drink Responsibly
  • drinkaware.co.uk
  • Glass bottle: widely recycled
  • ©Tesco 2019. SC1345A
  • Wine of France
  • In partnership with Sieur D'arques
  • Fresh & fruity
  • Suitable for vegans
  • Pack size: 75CL

Information

Allergy Information

  • Contains sulphites.

Tasting Notes

  • Complex flavours of peach, green apples and a toasted brioche finish

Region of Origin

Languedoc-Roussillon

Wine Colour

White

Alcohol Units

9.4

ABV

12.5% vol

Producer

Sieur d'Arques

Type of Closure

Natural Cork

Wine Maker

Viviane Gianesini

Country

France

Alcohol Type

Wine

Grape Variety

Mauzac, Chenin Blanc

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 12 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 inthe 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 micro­climate, 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 Instructions

  • This wine is ideal for drinking now but can be kept for up to 2 years

Storage

Store in a cool, dark place.

Number of uses

6 Servings

Warnings

  • DO NOT STORE AT HIGH TEMPERATURES OR SHAKE THE BOTTLE BEFORE OPENING.Open with care.

Importer address

  • Tesco Stores Ltd.,
  • Welwyn Garden City,
  • AL7 1GA,
  • U.K.
  • Tesco Ireland Ltd.,
  • Gresham House,

Return to

  • Tesco Stores Ltd.,
  • Welwyn Garden City AL7 1GA,
  • U.K

Net Contents

75cl

Nutrition

Typical Values100ml containsA serving contains
Energy304kJ / 73kcal380kJ / 92kcal
* Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal)--

Safety information

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DO NOT STORE AT HIGH TEMPERATURES OR SHAKE THE BOTTLE BEFORE OPENING.Open with care.

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72 Reviews

Average of 4.7 stars

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You won't be disappointed

5 stars

A Tesco Customer3rd April 2021

A little known gem. Having lived in Limoux for 10 years, where we regularly sampled it, we were delighted to find it in Tesco on our return to the UK. Forget the mediocre, over hyped and (frequently)over priced prosecco. This has so much more to offer and can match many a champagne in quality.

Please try this!

5 stars

A Tesco Customer29th March 2021

I bought this instead of Prosecco for everyday fizz drinking. I was very impressed with this wine. Immediately yeasty and biscuity on the nose. The bubbles are fine and the mouth feel of the mousse is excellent. The acidity is well balanced and there are fresh subtle citrus tastes. It handles food well. Very good champagne substitute and more interesting than Prosecco. I think this will Jae excellent champagne cocktails at my daughters wedding- as well as fooling all but the well trained champagne drinkers as a stand alone fizz!

Fantastic value

5 stars

A Tesco Customer1st March 2021

I've had champagne costing three or four times as much and this wine outdoes all but one or two. Fantastic value.

excellent value and taste

5 stars

A Tesco Customer20th January 2021

This is excellent value and tastes as good as most champagne. Lovely flavour, small bubbles that last until the end of the bottle. Goes well with fish or white meat, but is equally good on its own.

low acidity, light and really refreshing

5 stars

A Tesco Customer4th January 2021

low acidity, light and really refreshing, most probably due to the prominent use of mauzac. Consumed with some light bites and went down very well and really decent value for the quality. I would rate this above the majority (but not all) of the cremants ive had and above any bottom range champagne.

Fabulous price and superb flavours

5 stars

A Tesco Customer25th October 2020

Fabulous price and superb flavours

Why drink champagne when you can drink this?

5 stars

A Tesco Customer22nd September 2020

This sparkling wine is just wonderful. It’s absolutely delicious, better than a lot of champagnes. And it’s about a third of the price of a comparable champagne – simply because it comes from Languedoc and they’re not altered to put “champagne” on the label.

Favourite Fizz

5 stars

A Tesco Customer3rd July 2020

Absolutely love this fizz. Personally I prefer it to Prosecco or Champagne. It has lovely brioche and peach flavours and is great when enjoyed in the sunshine. I always bring this to bbq's and people love it.

Love it!

5 stars

A Tesco Customer12th June 2020

Absolutely my favourite fizz. I love Blanquette ever since I first tasted it in Limoux in the 80’s. It is hard to find over here and expensive. This is one of the best I have tasted and at a very good price. As good as champagne IMO. Dry, crisp and fruity, good on its own or with food. More body than prosecco and much more bang for your bucks. Try it! Please keep stocking it Tesco!

Marvellous.

5 stars

A Tesco Customer21st February 2020

This has become our favorite wine. Subtle flavours, pleasing aftertaste. Not in every store and seems to go quickly so grab it as soon as you see it. Why am I telling you this? We usually buy every bottle on the shelf, but I guess we need to share quality and spread the joy.

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