Appellation: Crémant de Limoux
Source: Sunny slopes of Villelongue
Average age of the vines: 20 years old
Soil: Oceanic argilo calcareous – slopes
Altitude: 300m
Type of vine: 10% Pinot, 10% Chenin, 80% Chardonnay
Grape harvest: Manual gathering, of at the end of August in mid-October
Collect with the unit of area: 50 hectolitres/hectare

After a pressurization of the whole grapes, the wine making proceeds with 18°C thermo controlled during 15 days.

Rest period on slat: 15 months
Percentage of proportioning: 10 grammes / litre
Alcohol degree: 12 % volume
Accompaniment: Ideal with aperitif, fish, seafood, all along the meal
Degree of service: 6°C
Type of bottle: Champagne, green

Terre de Villelongue (PDF)