Blanquette De Limoux Carte Blanche Brut - Salasar

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Format: 75 cl

-17%

$18.16

Recommended price: $22.07

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Technical information

Producer	Salasar
Name	Blanquette de Limoux
Variety	Mauzac 90%, Chardonnay e Chenin 10%
Gradation	11.5%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Notes of green apple, citrus, yeasts
Vinification method	Ancestral method
Region	Languedoc
Production area	Limoux
Country	France
Type	Brut sparkling wine
Aging	9 months on the lees
Color	Sparkling white
Serving temperature	6-8°C
Recommended consumption	Young, within 2 years
Pairing	Aperitifs, fish, light appetizers

Descrizione

La Blanquette De Limoux Carte Blanche Brut - Salasar is a French sparkling wine of great charm, produced in the historic Limoux region, in the south of France. This area is recognized for being one of the first to produce sparkling wine, thanks to a fermentation method that involves a second fermentation in the bottle, similar to the traditional method used in the production of Champagne.

Produced by the Salasar winery, a company that has been dedicated to the creation of quality sparkling wines for generations, the Blanquette De Limoux Carte Blanche Brut is mainly composed of Mauzac grapes, traditional in the area, to which varieties such as Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc to further enrich its aromatic profile.

The name "Carte Blanche" underlines the creative freedom and care in the selection of the best grapes and in the production of this sparkling wine, which has a brilliant straw yellow color and a fine and persistent perlage, a sign of its high quality and mastery in production.

On the nose, the Blanquette De Limoux Carte Blanche Brut offers a fresh and floral bouquet, with notes of white pulp fruit, green apple and a light touch of citrus, enriched by nuances of fresh bread and yeasts, the result of long fermentation. In the mouth, the wine reveals a perfect balance between acidity and body, with a lively freshness that makes it extremely pleasant and drinkable.

This Brut cuvée is ideal as an aperitif, but thanks to its structure and complexity, it can elegantly accompany the entire duration of a meal, making it particularly suitable for fish dishes, seafood and light appetizers.

The winery

Maison Salasar – Winery in Limoux (Haute‑Vallée de l'Aude), Languedoc

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French producer specializing in sparkling wines from the Limoux appellation (Crémant / Blanquette), based in Campagne-sur-Aude and with an international commercial presence.

Region: Limoux (Haute‑Vallée de l'Aude), Languedoc

Country: Francia

Founded: 1890

Grapes: Chardonnay, Chenin blanc, Mauzac, Pinot Noir

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.

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Winery history

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.