COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Domaine J. Laurens
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine J. Laurens is situated in the Limoux region of Languedoc, an area famous for producing the world's first sparkling wines, dating back to 1531 at the Abbey of Saint-Hilaire. Re-established in the 1980s and later modernized, the estate specializes solely in high-quality sparkling wines. 'Clos des Demoiselles' is their flagship Tête de Cuvée, named in honor of the ladies of Limoux. It represents a selection of the finest parcels of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and Pinot Noir, showcasing the unique terroir where Atlantic and Mediterranean climatic influences converge.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Limoux is historically recognized as the birthplace of sparkling wine, predating Champagne by more than a century.
Fact 02
The cuvée 'Clos des Demoiselles' is named as a tribute to the elegant women of the Limoux region.
Fact 03
Domaine J. Laurens focuses exclusively on sparkling wines, a rarity in the Languedoc region.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested and undergo immediate gentle pressing. Crafted using the Méthode Traditionnelle, primary fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The blend is then bottled for the secondary fermentation. It is aged on its lees in the cellar for a minimum of 18 to 24 months, which far exceeds the legal minimum for Crémant de Limoux, allowing the wine to develop its signature autolytic complexity before disgorgement and a light Brut dosage.
