Limoux Blanc by Domaine de Mouscaillo

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninlow

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: white peach, honeysuckle, yellow apple, mineral lift

Palate: pear, lemon zest, saline finish, creamy texture

Three-grape Limoux Blanc from the Roquetaillade terroir at the foothills of the Pyrenees. Old vines (50 years) and younger plantings; exceptional ageing potential.

What it pairs with

Roast chicken with truffle butter
Creamy texture and mineral lift meet truffle and brown butter.
Sea bass crudo with citrus
Saline finish and lemon zest echo the dish's freshness.
Aged Comté
Honeysuckle and creamy texture find harmony with mature Comté.

History

Domaine de Mouscaillo was founded in 2004 by Marie-Claire and Pierre Fort and is now managed by Camille, Thomas and Frédéric. Four hectares of Chardonnay and one of Pinot Noir on the Roquetaillade terroir within the Limoux appellation in the foothills of the Pyrenees.

2004: Marie-Claire and Pierre Fort found Domaine de Mouscaillo

Facts

Producer: Domaine de Mouscaillo · visiting guide
Grapes: Chardonnay, Chenin, Mauzac
Classification: AOC Limoux
Oak: Partial barrel-fermentation in French oak; lees ageing
ABV: 13.0%
Price: €20-28 at retail
Drinking window: 3-10 from vintage
First vintage: 2004
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Limoux Blanc

What does Mouscaillo Limoux Blanc taste like?

White peach, honeysuckle, yellow apple and mineral lift on the nose; pear, lemon zest, saline finish and creamy texture on the palate. Medium-bodied with a long finish.

When should I drink Mouscaillo Limoux Blanc?

Drink between 3 and 10 years from vintage at 12-14 degrees Celsius. Partial barrel ageing and lees contact give exceptional longevity.

What food pairs with Mouscaillo Limoux Blanc?

Roast chicken with truffle butter is the canonical match; sea bass crudo with citrus and aged Comté also work well.

What grapes are in Mouscaillo Limoux Blanc?

Chardonnay, Chenin and Mauzac - all the diversity of the Roquetaillade terroir in a single bottle.

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