Première Bulle Blanquette de Limoux by Sieur d'Arques

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninlow

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 1 to 4 years from disgorgement.

disgorgement1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

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

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 · visiting guide
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.

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