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Cremant de Limoux

Cremant de Limoux wine guide: the appellation in France, its Chenin Blanc, the sparkling wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
France
Climate
Continental
Signature grape
Mauzac
Styles
sparkling
3
Signature grapes
8
Bottles to find

Cremant de Limoux is an appellation in Languedoc-Roussillon, France.

The signature grape is Chenin Blanc, backed by Mauzac and Chardonnay.

The climate is continental, running altitude-moderated.

Sparkling wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows fresh and vibrant.

At the table these bottles work with light salads, seafood, chicken dishes and cream-based sauces.

Serve at 6 to 8°C.

Keeps for 4 to 5 years.

Climate
ContinentalAltitude-moderated
Styles
sparkling

In the glass.

Sparkling: Fresh and vibrant.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

  • Aguila Cremant de Limoux Brut, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
  • Antech Cremant de Limoux 'Emotion' Rose, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
  • Antech Cremant de Limoux Cuvee Eugenie Brut, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
  • Domaine B&B Bouche Cremant de Limoux Brut, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
  • Domaine de Tholomies Cremant de Limoux Brut, Languedoc-Roussillion, France
  • Domaine J. Laurens Cremant de Limoux Clos des Demoiselles, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
  • Domaine J. Laurens Cremant de Limoux Les Graimenous Brut, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
  • Domaine J. Laurens Cremant de Limoux N 7 La Rose, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

At the table.

  • light salads
  • seafood
  • chicken dishes
  • cream-based sauces

Serving and cellaring.

  • Serve at 6 to 8°C.
  • Keeps for 4 to 5 years.

Nearby regions.

Cremant de Limoux: common questions

01.
What grapes is Cremant de Limoux known for?
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Chenin Blanc is the signature grape of Cremant de Limoux. Mauzac and Chardonnay are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Cremant de Limoux make?
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Cremant de Limoux produces sparkling wine.
03.
Where is Cremant de Limoux?
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You will find Cremant de Limoux in France, where it is an appellation.
04.
What food goes with Cremant de Limoux wine?
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Try light salads, seafood, chicken dishes and cream-based sauces.
05.
How long does Cremant de Limoux wine age?
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Keeps for 4 to 5 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.

More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Languedoc-Roussillon guide.

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