Domaine J. Laurens Limoux Méthode Ancestrale Size:75cl

Domaine J. Laurens Limoux Méthode Ancestrale Size:75clPleasantly off dry with lovely fresh apple sweetness and naturally lower in alcohol. First produced by monks at St Hilaire in the 16th century, this is reputedly the oldest sparkling wine in France and made with no dosage. The beautiful label is of almond blossom which is in flower when the wine was traditionally bottled before starting to re ferment. Mauzac Blanc is hand harvested and vinified following the method discovered by monks at St Hilaire

ripe fruit characters of apple and pear on the palate

followed by a further 2 months in bottle

Particularly of note are those made from old

the wine is left on the lees for 4 months with regular battonage before being racked

rich and sophisticated

Hand crafted to perfection

Please note that this is a special order item - we may need a little longer to deliver this

citrus and apple

Its saffron amber colour betrays its far-flung origins

with a tinge of green

A subtle sweetness of marzipan emerges

In the spring the wine matures in casks of Slavonian and French oak