Antech - M Le Mauzac Brut 2016
Languedoc
Effervescent
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Drink
2*Coup de Coeur
Hachette
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91/100
Wine Enthusiast
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90/100
RVF
"Very high expression of Mauzac!"
"A domaine in top form, as every year. The prize this time goes to its M Le Mauzac 2016, aged for a long time in the cellar. The result is a delicate bubble and a subtle nose of citrus tinged with dried fruit and a hint of minerality. A silky entry on the palate, a caressing texture, a light roundness, a long persistence of fruit: everything here is fine and tasteful." (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2022)
Features
Estate
Antech
Cuvée
M Le Mauzac Brut
Vintage
2016
Designation
Blanquette de Limoux
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
Mauzac, cépage endémique purement occitan
Terroirs
High hillsides and terraces, gently sloping clay-limestone soils and Mediterranean climate
Viticulture
Reasoned, Terra Vitis certified
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Traditional method. First fermentation in stainless-steel vats, selection of very fresh, clear wines and fermentation on laths in temperature-controlled cellars for at least 40 months.
Breeding
Minimum 40 months on slats
Alcohol content
12%
Residual sugars
8 g/l
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Very assertive character, subtle aromas of quince, white-fleshed fruit, mead and buttery notes.
Mouth
Full-bodied and complex, well rounded thanks to ageing. Highly expressive vintage Mauzac.
Serve
AT 8°C
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with fish in cream sauce, poultry with morel mushrooms or fresh goat's cheese...
Antech
Blanquette de Limoux
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
Françoise Antech-Gazeau is the masterful head of this successful trading house, which has made sparkling wines its specialty for six generations. Nearly a million bottles are produced each year. A wide range of very consistent, high-quality wines, with a clear focus on purity, minerality and balanced freshness. The mauzac-based cuvée M30 impressed us with its formidable aperitif capacity.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (guide 2022) 2*Coup de Coeur (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
A domaine in top form, as every year. The prize this time goes to its M Le Mauzac 2016, aged for a long time in the cellar. The result is a delicate bubble and a subtle nose of citrus tinged with dried fruit and a hint of minerality. A silky mouthfeel, a caressing texture, a light roundness, a long persistence of fruit: everything here is fine and tasteful.
About the domain :
A vineyard owner, a family business for six generations, now run by Françoise Antech, following in the footsteps of her father Georges and uncle Roger. A sure bet, specializing in Limoux bubbles.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated 90/100
About the wine:
A floral, ripe-fruit fragrance on the nose. Yellow fruit on the palate for this tender, well-balanced blanquette. The bubbles are lively and creamy.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated wine (guide 2021 ) 91/100
About the wine:
Orchard fruit and freshly dried hay form the bouquet of this pale golden cuvée, with a touch of ginger pie crust in the background. The palate offers appealing flavors of just-ripe orchard fruit and citrus, such as slices of apple, pear, tangelo and Meyer lemon, all blending into a cohesive mix. Moderate mousse and generous acidity keep it fresh and vibrant through to the finish.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.4/5
out of 5 reviews
Note and review by M. THOMAS C. Published on 12/09/2022
Light yellow, fine bubbles. Very discreet nose, but pleasant. Quite ripe on the palate, I like it a lot, even if it's a bit short.
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Note and review by M. MILESI A. Published on 04/02/2023
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Note and review by M. ERIC J. Published on 25/01/2023
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Note and review by M. FABRICE & MATHIS P. Published on 23/11/2022
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Note and review by M. WOLFGANG E. Published on 20/07/2022
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