Domaine J.Laurens, Crémant de Limoux ‘Les Graimenous’ 2020

The wine on which Domaine J.Laurens built its reputation, a delicious and serious
alternative to Champagne, but from the South of France.

The Limoux is extremely windy: the Vent Cers from the Atlantic and the warm Vent Narin from the Mediterranean blow through the vineyards, assisting the domaine's ‘reasoned agriculture’ approach to viticulture (..don't ask).

Made using the 'méthode traditionnelle'. The first fermentation is in stainless steel vats to control the temperature with the secondary fermentation in bottle. The wine is then allowed to rest on lees for a minimum of twelve months before disgorgement, with a further fifteen months in bottle before release.

Bright, fresh and citrussy with a pleasantly gentle mousse and just a hint of yeasty savouriness overlaying the lovely sweet fruit.

A lovely apéritif.