In the glass
Aroma: red apple, toasted bread, citrus zest, wild strawberry
Palate: apple, pear, fine bubbles, creamy mid-palate
Antech's premium Legacy Extra Brut Crémant with Pinot Noir adding red-fruit lift. Extended lees ageing builds creamy texture.
What it pairs with
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Aperitif with smoked trout
Pinot Noir red-fruit lift meets smoked fish; bubbles cut the fat. -
Lobster bisque
Creamy mid-palate handles lobster richness. -
Aged Comté
Toasted bread and apple notes complement Comté's nutty crystals.
History
Legacy Extra Brut is Antech's premium Crémant cuvée, blending Chardonnay-Chenin-Pinot Noir for added textural depth. Extended lees ageing builds the creamy mid-palate.
- 2015 — Legacy Extra Brut introduced as Antech's premium Crémant
Facts
- Producer
- Maison Antech
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (60%), Chenin (20%), Pinot Noir (20%)
- Classification
- AOC Crémant de Limoux
- Oak
- Traditional method; extended lees ageing; 6g/L dosage
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €20-30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-7 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 2015
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Legacy Extra Brut Crémant de Limoux
What does Legacy Extra Brut Crémant de Limoux taste like?
Red apple, toasted bread, citrus zest and wild strawberry on the nose; apple, pear, fine bubbles and creamy mid-palate on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Legacy Extra Brut Crémant de Limoux?
Drink within 1 to 7 years of disgorgement at 6-8 degrees Celsius. Extended lees ageing gives more longevity than entry Crémants.
What food pairs with Legacy Extra Brut Crémant de Limoux?
Aperitif with smoked trout is the canonical use; lobster bisque and aged Comté also work well.
What grapes are in Legacy Extra Brut Crémant de Limoux?
60% Chardonnay, 20% Chenin and 20% Pinot Noir - the latter adds red-fruit lift to the traditional Crémant blend.