In the glass
Aroma: green apple, toasted brioche, citrus zest, white flowers
Palate: apple, pear, fine bubbles, creamy mid-palate, long mineral finish
Sieur d'Arques' Toques et Clochers Crémant - meticulous selections at each stage, 30 months on laths for aromatic development and freshness.
What it pairs with
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Aperitif with crab cakes
Creamy mid-palate and brioche notes meet crab and saffron. -
Raw oysters
Saline finish complements oyster brine. -
Sushi
Citrus zest and fine bubbles handle raw fish and wasabi.
History
Toques et Clochers Crémant is the cooperative's premium sparkling expression. Meticulous selection at each stage of production; 30 months on laths builds aromatic complexity.
- 2000 — Toques et Clochers Crémant introduced as cooperative's premium sparkling
Facts
- Producer
- Sieur d'Arques
- Grapes
- Chardonnay, Chenin, Mauzac
- Classification
- AOC Crémant de Limoux
- Oak
- Traditional method; aged 30 months on laths
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €14-22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-6 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 2000
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Toques et Clochers Crémant de Limoux Brut
What does Toques et Clochers Crémant de Limoux taste like?
Green apple, toasted brioche, citrus zest and white flowers on the nose; apple, pear, fine bubbles, creamy mid-palate and a long mineral finish on the palate.
When should I drink Toques et Clochers Crémant de Limoux?
Drink within 1 to 6 years of disgorgement at 6-8 degrees Celsius. Extended lees ageing gives longevity.
What food pairs with Toques et Clochers Crémant de Limoux?
Aperitif with crab cakes is the canonical match; raw oysters and sushi also work well.
How long is Toques et Clochers Crémant de Limoux aged?
30 months on laths, an aging period that contributes to aromatic development and freshness - longer than the everyday Première Bulle.
What grapes are in Toques et Clochers Crémant de Limoux?
Chardonnay, Chenin and Mauzac, the three traditional Crémant de Limoux varieties.