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Domaine de Martinolles
Crémant de Limoux Rosé
France, Languedoc, Limoux
Rose
Winery Overview
The Limoux wine region is at the western most point of the Languedoc and is located just south of the medieval city of Carcassonne. It has a unique geoclimate, a situation due to the dual influences of the Atlantic which brings cool and wet weather and the Mediterranean which delivers hot and dry conditions.
The Domaine de Martinolles was owned by the Vergnes family from 1926 until 2011 when the estate was sold to the native Languedocoen vigneron, Jean Claude Mas. The vineyards lie on the same hillsides that the monks of St. Hilaire cultivated in 1531 when they produced the world’s first sparkling wine.
The vines, which are planted in chalky soils at elevations ranging from 200 to 600 meters, are worked traditionally without herbicides or fertilizers. Domaine de Martinolles is a member of Terra Vitis, an organization that certifies the practice of sustainable agriculture.
Part of the Wine Traditions Portfolio.
The vines, which are planted in chalky soils at elevations ranging from 200 to 600 meters, are worked traditionally without herbicides or fertilizers.
Terroir
The Limoux wine region is at the western most point of the Languedoc and is located just south of the medieval city of Carcassonne. It has a unique geoclimate, a situation due to the dual influences of the Atlantic which brings cool and wet weather and the Mediterranean which delivers hot and dry conditions.
Viticulture
The Cremant Rosé is produced by blending 70% Chardonnay, 20% Chenin Blanc and 10% Pinot Noir. The yields in the vineyard are limited to 40 hectoliters per hectare and harvesting is done by hand.
Vinification
Whole clusters are put in the press and the juice is very gently extracted. Fermentations are carried out in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures. The Cremant Rosé is produced using the Methode Traditionnelle (Champenoise).
Aging
It is aged at least 15 months on the lees before being disgorged.
Tasting Notes
Pink with raspberry tints, showing pure elegance of fruit and floral notes simultaneously. The aromas of honeysuckle blend delicately with notes of peach and apricot. Silky wine, lifted by a delightful effervescence, with a lively hint of grapefruit and blood orange flavors. This Crémant is great as an aperitif, but will also be superb with sushi, smoked salmon, tuna tartare, fresh goat cheese, or any fish.
