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Limoux
In 1531, the monks of the Benedictine abbey of Saint-Hilaire, near Limoux, produced an unusual white wine in their cellar, which bubbled naturally in its corked glass bottle. Limoux was the origin of the world's first sparkling wine. The Limoux AOC produces both still and sparkling wines, the most famous of which is probably Blanquette de Limoux.

Delimited in 1929, the Limoux production zone was the first to give rise to an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée in Languedoc, with Blanquette de Limoux and Blanquette Méthode Ancestrale (decrees of February 18, 1938), and one of the first appellations in France. The production of "still" white wines was in turn recognized by the decree of February 21, 1959, modified on July 29, 1993 with regard to grape varieties (minimum 15% mauzac, chardonnay and chenin) and vinification, which must be carried out in oak barrels. The decree of August 21, 1990 added a new appellation, Crémant de Limoux. More recently, the Limoux red appellation was recognized by decree on June 23, 2004.

The Limoux vineyard covers an area of 7,800 hectares, 2,000 of which are under Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée, in 41 communes grouped into 4 non-hierarchical terroirs, simply defined in relation to their climatology: the Autan terroir, the Mediterranean terroir, the oceanic terroir and the Haute Vallée terroir.

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Château de Rives-Blanques - Limoux Occitania 2021

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5/5 (1 review)

91/100 James Suckling

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17,5/20 Jancis Robinson

Mauzac
balanced
gourmet wine

"L'Occitania is a unique wine in typical Limoux style. Discover this historic grape variety, Mauzac, at Gem !"

Occitania was the first 100% Mauzac in the Limoux appellation to be entirely vinified in oak barrels. This charming cuvée, with its peach and apricot aromas, will be the perfect accompaniment to your meals.

Château de Rives-Blanques - Limoux Odyssée 2022

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4.5/5 (2 reviews)

16,5/20 Jancis Robinson

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1*Étoile Hachette

chardonnay
rich
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"This Limoux will take you on a journey through a beautiful olfactory universe, a cuvée to be shared with a good meal".

Fresh, mineral and elegant, this wine combines finesse and delicacy with a richness of roasted pineapple and spice aromas. This Limoux is often compared to a great Burgundian Chardonnay.

Toques et Clochers - Terroir Océanique 2018

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2/5 (1 review)

1*Étoile Hachette

chardonnay
floral
spicy
round-tipped
mineral

"Beautiful white terroir

"Every year at the Guide's rendezvous, the winery places here its cuvée Océanique, which comes from high-altitude plots in the west of the appellation. The ageing process puts its stamp on an intensely vanilla nose. White flowers and citrus fruit come through on the voluminous palate, which also boasts greedy sweetness and an invigorating, salivating finish. Ready for the table. (Le Guide Hachette 2022) Not to be missed!

Toques et Clochers - Limoux Terroir Méditerranéen 2017

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4/5 (5 reviews)

chardonnay
fish
Scallops with truffle on celery cream
ready to drink
quality-price

"OFFER BY 6

From a terroir to the east of Limoux, with Mediterranean influences, this intense cuvée is vinified and aged in barrels. The sustained nose opens with lovely citrus and floral notes, as well as hints of brioche. On the On the palate, the wine balances power and fullness with freshness. The finish is long, harmonious and slightly spicy. Ready to drink!

Plô Roucarels - Las Panelos 2016

1*Étoile Hachette

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14/20 Bettane & Desseauve

complex
gourmet
finesse
chicken supreme

"Las Planelos? The name of the sandy-clay parcel that gave birth to this blend of Chenin and Chardonnay. The nose combines broom, apricot and fresh hazelnut, underlined by a delicate touch of vanilla. A harmonious approach extended by a tender palate, with a slight sweetness perfectly digested by "top-notch" acidity. A fine finish of lime blossom honey, fig and toast. "(Le Guide Hachette des Vins) A Limoux on a par with the great wines of Languedoc!

Toques et Clochers - Terroir Haute Vallée 2018

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3.5/5 (15 reviews)

2*Coup de Coeur Hachette

(Notes vintage 2017)
chardonnay
end
white fruit

On a high-altitude terroir, Chardonnay Haute-Vallée benefits from marine influences that bring freshness to a fine, elegant aroma. The palate is supple and rich, revealing notes of vanilla and pepper, white fruit and citrus. A great Languedoc Chardonnay with a Pyrenean influence!

Plô Roucarels - Limoux Peyret 2017

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3.7/5 (6 reviews)

chardonnay
freshness
guaranteed fun
spring

This new domaine cuvée, aged 9 months in oak barrels, reveals a Chardonnay with floral accents subtly blended with hints of vanilla. The palate is bright, with mineral freshness and a lovely fruity center. A joyful, well-balanced wine, ideal as an aperitif or with poultry!

Toques et Clochers - Terroir Autan 2016

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4/5 (2 reviews)

15/20 Bettane & Desseauve

"Exotic fruit, smoke and broom on the nose, enveloping and invigorating on the palate, with a hint of balancing bitterness. We love this nervous, well-made and refreshing cuvée." (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France 2019) Dry, shallow gravel terroir.

Toques et Clochers - L'Occursus 2015

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3.8/5 (4 reviews)

15/20 Bettane & Desseauve

"Very refined nose, lovely ripe fruit, sweet spices, smoke, hints of chalk and garrigue, tasty, aromatic palate, with melting tannins and lots of freshness. Balanced, energetic and easy to drink. (Le Guide des Vins Bettane & Desseauve 2019) Strength and finesse!

Calmel & Joseph - Les Crus - Limoux 2014

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4/5 (2 reviews)

17,5/20 Jancis Robinson

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88/100 Robert Parker

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Médaille d'Or Gilbert & Gaillard

"Light gold color. Fine woody vanilla on a background of peach, honey and heady flowers. A spirited attack. The palate develops slowly, accompanied by an elegant woody-fruity palette. The final sweetness prolongs the pleasure". (Le Guide des Vins 2016 - Gilbert & Gaillard)

Domaine Les Hautes Terres - Louis 2015

15,5/20 RVF

(2014 vintage notes)

Naturally vinified in demi-muids of several wines, this white is the expression of minerality! The Chenin brings floral freshness (honeysuckle, lime blossom) and the Chardonnay riper fruit (quince, apricot). A chiselled, straightforward and surprisingly fresh Limoux.. . A very successful bottle!

La Capitelle de BaronArques - Limoux 2013

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3.5/5 (2 reviews)

2*Coup de Coeur Hachette

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14,5/20 Bettane & Desseauve

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88/100 Robert Parker

"In 2015, this estate freed itself from its apostrophe to simply call itself Baronarques. He presented this cuvée, which the producer considers to be his second wine: the blend does not include Cabernets; aging is shared between vat and barrel. Second wine? For tasters, it stands out from the crowd, like the 2011, which was honored before it. A deep, intense red, this vintage offers a nose centered on red fruits and cherries, enhanced by spices, and proves excellent on the palate, with its elegant attack, ample, structured body and dazzling aromas of jammy red fruits, tinged by the barrel with hints of mocha. Fruit, structure and complexity". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2017)

Domaine de Baron'Arques 2007

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2.5/5 (2 reviews)

1*Étoile Hachette

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14/20 Gault & Millau

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90/100 Robert Parker

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90/100 Wine Spectator

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16,5/20 Bettane & Desseauve

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16,5/20 Decanter

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17/20 RVF

"The 2007 Limoux is aging gracefully, with elegant notes of plum, blackcurrant and pencil sharpening. Fleshy, with ample fruit and lovely complexity, it should continue to reveal itself well in the future." (Wine Advocate 2015 - Jeb Dunnuck) - Ready to drink!

Plô Roucarels - Limoux 2012

With its sublime, almost jammy black fruit aromas, this Limoux red immediately announces its power and concentration. The tannins are silky and round, bringing structure and deliciousness to this complex cuvée. A Limoux on a par with the great wines of Languedoc!

Plô Roucarels - Limoux 2011

Despite being vinified and aged in barrels, Limoux Blanc has a lovely aromatic freshness. The woodiness has taken on a patina, as if to give way to minerality. Delicate notes of almond and white fruit bring richness and complexity to this wine, ready to be enjoyed at its very best!