In the glass
Aroma: green apple, lemon zest, white flowers
Palate: apple, fine bubbles, high acidity, fresh finish
Sieur d'Arques' signature Blanquette de Limoux, three-grape blend aged 15 months on laths. The cooperative's reference traditional-method sparkling.
What it pairs with
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Aperitif
Green apple and fine bubbles make this the easy aperitif Blanquette. -
Mussels marinière
Fresh finish and high acidity cut through shellfish butter. -
Goat cheese tart
White flowers and lemon zest balance goat cheese tang.
History
The Sieur d'Arques cooperative was founded in 1946 when 247 winemakers united to create a cooperative of Blanquette producers. Outside Champagne, Sieur d'Arques is one of the reference caves for traditional-method effervescent wines. Première Bulle is the everyday Blanquette.
- 1946 — Sieur d'Arques cooperative founded by 247 winemakers
- 1990 — Première Bulle bottled as the cooperative's signature Blanquette
Facts
- Producer
- Sieur d'Arques
- Grapes
- Mauzac, Chardonnay, Chenin
- Classification
- AOC Blanquette de Limoux
- Oak
- Traditional method; aged 15 months on laths (sur lattes)
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €10-14 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 1990
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Première Bulle Blanquette de Limoux
What does Première Bulle Blanquette de Limoux taste like?
Green apple, lemon zest and white flowers on the nose; apple, fine bubbles, high acidity and a fresh finish on the palate. Medium-bodied.
When should I drink Première Bulle Blanquette de Limoux?
Drink within 1 to 4 years of disgorgement at 6-8 degrees Celsius.
What food pairs with Première Bulle Blanquette de Limoux?
Aperitif is the canonical use; mussels marinière and goat cheese tart also work well.
What grapes are in Première Bulle Blanquette de Limoux?
Mauzac, Chardonnay and Chenin - three varieties unlike the ancestral-method Blanquette which is 100% Mauzac.