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Domaine J.Laurens La Rose No.7, AOP Crémant de Limoux NV
Domaine J.Laurens La Rose No.7, AOP Crémant de Limoux NV
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Since 2003, Pinot Noir has been permitted in a Crémant de Limoux blend, leading to J.Laurens making their first non-vintage rosé in 2007. Don't let the baby pink colour fool you – La Rose No7 is a seriously good sparkling wine!
Production
With two strong winds, the Limoux region is extremely windy: the vent cers from the Atlantic and the warm vent marin from the Mediterranean. The soil in the area is rocky with clay, sandstone and limestone, creating a distinct terroir throughout the region. Produced in the 'méthode traditionnelle', with an initial alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel followed by a second fermentation and ageing on lees in the bottle.
Tasting notes
This pretty yet very proper pink fizz has lovely wild strawberry fruit on the nose, a fine, satisfying creamy palate and appealing fresh finish.
Food match
A versatile wine suited to most light foods, especially canapés and starters.
Awards
Non Vintage
Decanter World Wine Awards 2022
Silver
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ABV
12%
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Case/Bottle Size
6 x 75cl
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Region/Country
Languedoc, France
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Grape
Chardonnay 60%, Chenin Blanc 25%, Pinot Noir 15%
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Features
Sustainable, Sparkling
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Closure
Cork
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Winemaker
Henri Albrus
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Appellation
AOP Crémant de Limoux
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Allergen info
Contains sulphites and no other allergens
Meet the Producer
J.Laurens produces both Mauzac-dominated Blanquette de Limoux and Chardonnay-based Crémant de Limoux from their 30 hectares of sustainably-farmed vineyards, slightly to the south-west of Carcassonne. The Domaine was established by Champenois Michel Dervin in the 1980s, and since 2002, it has been owned by the locally-born entrepreneur Jacques Calvel. He has surrounded himself with an expert team led by winemaker Henri Albrus, and he has built the Domaine's current reputation for outstanding sparkling wines.
A Note on Sustainability
The Limoux is extremely windy: the Vent Cers from the Atlantic and the warm Vent Narin from the Mediterranean blow through the vineyards, assisting the Domaine's ‘reasoned agriculture’ approach to viticulture by whisking away moisture and preventing rot.
Domaine J.Laurens has been officially HVE3 certified since the beginning of 2021. In 2022 they began organic conversion in parts of their plots and this conversion is ongoing. Controlled low yields, selective manual harvesting, rapid transport of the grapes in perforated crates to avoid any oxidation, and non-aggressive pneumatic pressing ensure a healthy, high-quality harvest and very pure base sparkling wines.
Recognising the importance of protecting the environment and respecting biodiversity, Domaine J.Laurens has always been keen to reduce the negative effects of chemical treatments. It applies the principles of sustainable agriculture across its holdings and a qualified technician carefully observes its vineyards allowing treatments to be used only when absolutely necessary rather than systematically. When they are used, the treatments are chosen for being the least aggressive products available, e.g. using only organic fertilisers.
