Cuvee Francoise – Blanquette de Limoux AOP NV

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France

Languedoc-Roussillon

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Sparkling

The Facts

UPCs NV (750ml) - 3 274893 120818

Origins France > Languedoc-Roussillon > Limoux

Varietal Mauzac

Cepage 100% Mauzac

Winemaking Traditional Method. Handpicked harvest. Direct pressing of the grapes. Selected musts set for a first fermentation in inox vat under controlled temperature. Blending and second fermentation in capped bottles on lattes for around 30 months in the cellar. Dosage: 6g/L

Aging Average 30 Months on Lees

Markets California, Texas, National

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The Character

Overall Bright & Refreshing

Aromas Pear and Honey

Mouthfeel Complex, yet balanced bubbles

Tasting Notes Complex wine expressing the freshness, the richness and the uniqueness of the Mauzac grape.

Selling Point The world's 1st Sparkling Wine (1544)

Pairings Fish, Cream Sauces, Goat Cheese

Sustainability Organic In Practice, Minimal Intervention / Augmentation

The Story

Françoise Antech crafted Cuvee Françoise 25 years ago when she went back to Limoux to express her personal taste in bubbles. Through the selection of her favorite tanks, she strives to reveal the perfect balance between the freshness (altitude) and complexity (ageing on lees). Blanquette de Limoux is the world's first sparkling wine, dating back to 1544.

About Cuvee Francoise

Brand Story

For over five centuries, Maison Antech has tamed the magical terroir of Limoux to make fine sparkling wines.

The secret of their character lies in the combination of Limoux's three terroirs, which form the backbone of the cuvées: freshness from the Pyrenees, vinousness from the ocean, and roundness from the Mediterranean. From these terroirs, Mauzac and other grapes are cultivated, each bringing their own complexity and purity to the wines. This Cuvee, named after Francoise, daughter of the family and a member of the sixth generation celebrates her strong character and the part she plays in guarding her heritage and shaping their future.

Brand Story

For over five centuries, Maison Antech has tamed the magical terroir of Limoux to make fine sparkling wines.

The secret of their character lies in the combination of Limoux's three terroirs, which form the backbone of the cuvées: freshness from the Pyrenees, vinousness from the ocean, and roundness from the Mediterranean. From these terroirs, Mauzac and other grapes are cultivated, each bringing their own complexity and purity to the wines. This Cuvee, named after Francoise, daughter of the family and a member of the sixth generation celebrates her strong character and the part she plays in guarding her heritage and shaping their future.