The winery
Maison Salasar
French producer specializing in sparkling wines from the Limoux appellation (Crémant / Blanquette), based in Campagne-sur-Aude and with an international commercial presence.
- Limoux (Haute‑Vallée de l'Aude), Languedoc · Francia
- Since 1890
- 6 products
The story
Maison Salasar is a producer with local roots in Campagne-sur-Aude, in the Limoux area. In commercial profiles and industry guides the winery is described as a family-run business with a long tradition in the production of sparkling wines; numerous sources cite 1890 as the historical start date. Business archives and online distributors describe development across generations and a range focused on the traditional method for Crémant and Blanquette di Limoux. Some resale sites and company descriptions mention figures for vineyard size and sales volumes, but such values vary among the sources consulted.
Production philosophy
Production is focused on sparkling wine made using the Traditional Method, with attention to regional character and family continuity. The company’s communications highlight respect for local practices and the desire to offer balanced cuvées that are easy to pair.
Terroir and vineyards
Located in the Haute‑Vallée de l'Aude, between the Cité de Carcassonne and the foothills of the Pyrenees, the production area benefits from Mediterranean and high‑altitude influences. The soils are generally calcareous‑clayey, typical of the Coteaux de Limoux.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Chardonnay
- Chenin blanc
- Mauzac
- Pinot Noir
What makes it distinctive
- Based in Campagne‑sur‑Aude, in the Limoux area.
- Specializing in Crémant and Blanquette de Limoux
- Cuvée ranges marketed internationally
- Brand with an established presence in the catalogs of wine merchants and on wine platforms.