Mauzac

Sieur d'Arques is a signature of the Languedoc-Roussillon sparkling wines, in France, near the Pyrenees. The company is based in Limoux and owns 1804 hectares of vineyards. Première Bulle is the name of the range to which this wine belongs and which represents the top of the range of the collection.

It is a curious blend of 90% Mauzac, 5% Chenin and 5% Chardonnay, vinified starting from flower must only. A second fermentation in the bottle is followed by a rest on the lees for about 18 months.

The...

This Blanquette de Limoux by Pierre Candeval is mainly obtained from Mauzac grapes and in very small quantities from Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc grapes. The harvest takes place only by hand, followed by soft pressing and fermentation at a controlled temperature of 16 ° C. The sparkling process takes place according to the traditional method, with an aging of at least 9 months on the lees.

The color is pale straw yellow with silver reflections. The olfactory bouquet is centered on fruity tones, am...

It is a small gem, which peeps from the collection of the Sieur d'Arques winery. We are in the French region of Languedoc-Roussillon, more precisely in Limoux.

With the company's availability of a vineyard area that reaches 1804 hectares, Sieur d'Arques wanted to create an Ancestral Method - that is, naturally fermented in the bottle - based solely on Mauzac grapes. The result is a delicate bubble in which the grape sugars determine the pleasant sweet connotation. But it is not the only surprise:...