Delmas Blanquette de Limoux 2009, France

A dry, creamy, full-bodied sparkling wine with a fine yeasty character in the aroma, and toasty green apple and lemon flavors.

History tells us that Blanquette de Limoux, the world's first sparkling wine, dates as far back as 1531. At the time, the monks of the Benedictine abbey of Saint-Hilaire, near Limoux, were producing a somewhat unusual white wine in their cellars. Inside its glass flask, with a cork top - very rare for wines at this time - it acquired a natural sparkle. This was the forefather of the brut which is tasted today at the world's most prestigious tables.

Two exclusively white grape varieties: Mauzac and Chardonnay form the basis of the blend for Blanquette de Limoux. Mauzac, the growth's traditional variety, gives body and aroma. Chardonnay, its irreplaceable partner, reinforces the bouquet, the freshness and the finesse.The result is a dry, creamy-textured, full-bodied wine with a fine yeasty character present in the aroma. Subtly fruity, with toasty green apple and lemon flavors. Tastes very clean yet with a long full finish.

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A.O.C. Blanquette de Limoux; Bottle-fermented blend of 80% Mauzac and 20% Chardonnay

Pricing

• $9.99 each by the Single bottle = $9.99 Qty: add to cart
• $9.65 each by the Half Case = $57.90 Qty: add to cart
• $9.65 each by the Full case = $115.80 Qty: add to cart