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Guinot, the first Cremant de Limoux
It was prepared by the firm GUINOT in 1913.
In 1985, the Imperial Cremant was dedicated to the memoiry of a customer: The Tzar Nicolas II from Russia.
Appellation Cremant de Limoux is made from varieties of white grape "Mauzac", "Chenin" (freshness) and "Chardonnay" ( fragrances, a floral bouquet).
These varieties together give it a delicate and harmonious character which in perfectly balanced. To read more about Cremant de Limoux. see Hachette Guide, Parker, Gourmand Bottin
B 701 : Brut Tendre. Supple and golden, with fine soft bubbles, the aroma is floral and expensive. With its round harmonious flavor, "the BRUT Tendre ", aged 5 years with 30% Chardonnay will be appreciated at any point in the meal from appetizer to dessert.
B 702 : Crémant Impérial 1/2 bottle
B 705 : Crémant Impérial MAGNUM
B 703 : " Crémant GUINOT " Bubbles tiny and persistent. The nose is expressive and floral. With its pale gold color and its total balance, its makes the aperitif "par excellence".
Region : The vineyards entitled to the label are situated within 41 districts in the Aude Valley in SW France. The wines are planted on stony, chalk-rich slopes with southern exposure. The yield is limited and the harvest is done by hand.
Grapes
: Three
grape varieties : Chardonnay, Chenin and Mauzac;
A blend of
several exceptionally fine years.
Aged : A minimum of 4 to 5 years in the bottle.
Qualities
: This blend is distinguished by its lightness, richness of fruit
flavours, and aroma.
Both smooth
and very dry, with a delicate golden foam, and a striking floral scent, "Imperial
Guinot" possesses a mature, full, taste.
It can be
enjoyed as an aperitif or with dessert. Selected as exceptional by the
"Guide Hachette des Vins", "Bottin Gourmand" and " Parkers Selection"
This golden
wine is a true " Cremant" featuring a light and refined effervescence.