Domaine Delmas Blanquette de Limoux Cuvee Tradition, NV

France, (Limoux AOC)
90% Mauzac, 10% Chenin Blanc
12.5%
* Certified Organic

 

A family founded and run winery since 1900s, and Certified Organic since 1986, it is now run by the 4th generation, Baptiste Delmas. They embrace modernity as long as it doesn’t interfere with their traditional and organic values.

TASTING NOTES: Fresh, racy with a typical notes of crisp green apple and honey. The Mauzac grape varietal gives this wine its classic Blanquette de Limoux characteristics of crisp green apple. The texture is creamy, with very fine bubbles. Well-structured with fresh elegance and good length.

FOOD PAIRINGS: Triple cream (Brie-style) cheese or sweet bread and mascarpone cheese. Buttercream sauce or even buttered popcorn. Shrimp and shellfish, smoked salmon, caviar, fried calamari, and oysters. Salami, veggies, stuffed mushrooms, egg dishes, or foie gras.