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Blanquette de Limoux

Mauzac-led sparkling wine from the hills near Carcassonne, made by a second fermentation in the bottle.

Where it is

Map data: INAO (Licence Ouverte 2.0); Natural Earth

At a glance

Grape
Mauzac, at least 90%, with Chenin and Chardonnay
Where
Hills around Limoux, western Languedoc
In the glass
  • Baked apple
  • Bread crust
  • High acidity

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