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Crémant de Limoux Rosé Brut

  • Cremant De Limoux AOC, 
  • Languedoc, 
  • france

Latest Awards

  • 91 points Wine Enthusiast , November 2023
  • 92 points Wine Enthusiast , July 2023
Background

Innovation and a passion for the Languedoc are what drives Jean-Claude Mas. Since taking the helm of his family’s winery in 2000, he has prioritized sourcing the highest quality grapes to craft wines of authenticity and refinement. His range of Côté Mas crémant wines are made in the traditional method, whereby the second fermentation takes place in the bottle. They are produced at the Château de Martinolles estate in Limoux, the birthplace of sparkling wine production in France! Indeed, close by the Côté Mas restaurant is the Saint Hilaire Abbey in Limoux, where, back in 1531, the first sparkling wines of France were produced.

TERROIR & VINTAGE NOTES

Vines are planted on clay and limestone soils at an elevation of 820 to 920 feet asl.

Winemaking & Aging

Vines are planted on clay and limestone soils at an elevation of 820 to 920 feet asl. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats. After primary fermentation, the “Liqueur de Tirage,” a blend of sugar and yeast, is added to the juice a few hours before bottling. After one year of aging in the bottle, the lees are expelled and the “Liqueur de Dosage” is added and aged an additional twelve months.

Tasting Notes

A lovely pink with delicate and persistent bubbles. Refined scents of honeysuckle, peach and apricot lead way to a soft mouthfeel of grapefruit and a hint of blood orange. An excellent aperitif that pairs well with all styles of cuisine.

Crushable Sparklers: Fun, foamy, cremant de limoux for fries with may

Wine & Spirits - August 2020

92
Points

With a dark golden color, this sparkler has floral aromas of white roses on the nose. The palate is light, with a lively mousse and crisp acidic flavors of pears and white grapefruit. —J.T.

Wine Enthusiast - July 2023

91
Points

This sparkling opens gently, with aromas of crushed raspberries, rose petals and toasted almonds. The bubbles are lively, balancung the tangy acidity and red-fruit flavors. Enjoy now or lay down for three to five years. —J.T.

Wine Enthusiast - November 2023

90
Points
Gold Medal & Best Buy

Light silvery pink color. Interesting aromas of strawberries, chive blossoms and herbs with a effervescent fruity-yet-dry medium-to-full body and a long, tangy lemon sorbet, peach skin and grassy earth finish. Fantastically flavorful and refreshing.

Tastings.com - July 2013

90
Points
Best Buy

This packs a lot of rich, toasty flavor into a value-priced sparkler. Made mostly of chardonnay, with 20 percent chenin blanc and 10 percent pinot noir, it spent a year on the lees in bottle and another year resting before release. That time has given it a hazelnut-and-brown-sugar richness, while notes of lemon, orange and strawberry keep it bright. Pour it with nut-crusted fish. —T.Q.T.

Wine & Spirits - August 2021

90
Points

Elegant and lively with notes of lemon drop, raspberry, sour cherry, black berry, ginger and violet. Fine mousse and tart finish. Master Sommelier Catherine Fallis

Planet Grape - September 2018

89
Points
Best Buy

This easygoing and well-priced bubbly offers attractive aromas of white strawberry, peach and cherry. A creamy hint of white chocolate unfolds on the palate, while orange and melon rind flavors carry the close. - L.B.

Wine Enthusiast - February 2019

88
Points

Pale pink, this tastes like a vinous version of strawberry shortcake, buoyed by bubbles and a minty herbaceous edge. Chill it for summer toasts. - T.T.

Wine & Spirits - August 2019

Appellation

Cremant De Limoux AOC

grape varieties

70% Chardonnay, 20% Chenin Blanc, 10% Pinot Noir

Sizes

750ml

technical details
  • ABV: 12.5%
  • Closure: Cork
winemaker

Jean-Claude Mas

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