In the glass
Aroma: green apple, lemon zest, white flowers
Palate: green apple, fine bubbles, racy acid, long saline finish
Antech's zero-dosage 100% Mauzac Blanquette. Showcase for the heritage Limoux variety with no added sugar at disgorgement.
What it pairs with
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Aperitif
Racy acid and zero dosage make this a sharp aperitif Crémant. -
Raw oysters
Saline finish meets oyster brine; no dosage means no sweetness clash. -
Fish and chips
Green apple and fine bubbles cut through fried batter.
History
Antech's Brut Nature Blanquette de Limoux is a 100% Mauzac expression with zero dosage at disgorgement. Mauzac is the historical Limoux variety, with traditional bottle fermentation predating Champagne.
- 2005 — Brut Nature Blanquette released as 100% Mauzac, zero-dosage expression
Facts
- Producer
- Maison Antech
- Grapes
- Mauzac (100%)
- Classification
- AOC Blanquette de Limoux
- Oak
- Traditional method; aged on lees; zero dosage
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- €14-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 2005
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Brut Nature Blanquette de Limoux
What does Brut Nature Blanquette de Limoux taste like?
Green apple, lemon zest and white flowers on the nose; green apple, fine bubbles, racy acid and a long saline finish on the palate. Medium-bodied.
When should I drink Brut Nature Blanquette de Limoux?
Drink within 1 to 5 years of disgorgement at 6-8 degrees Celsius.
What food pairs with Brut Nature Blanquette de Limoux?
Aperitif is the canonical use; raw oysters and fish and chips also work well.
What grapes are in Brut Nature Blanquette de Limoux?
100% Mauzac, the heritage Limoux variety. Zero dosage at disgorgement.