Description
Viticulture
Some of the Mauzac vineyards benefit from the influence of the Mediterranean climate, while others are located in the cooler mountains of the Pyrenees. The combination of the fruit makes for a perfectly balanced and complete wine.
Winemaking
Grapes are hand-harvested and undergo direct, slow and low-pressure pressing. Only the first, purest pressings of the juice are used for this cuvée. Aged on the lees for an average of 30 months. No dosage is added.
Delicious as an aperitif, or with oysters or scallops in a butter sauce.
Producer Profile
For over five centuries, Maison Antech has tamed the magical terroir of Limoux to make fine sparkling wines.
The secret of their character lies in the combination of Limoux’s three very different terroirs, which form the backbone of the cuvées: freshness from the Pyrenees, vinosity from the Atlantic Ocean, and roundness from the Mediterranean. Here, Mauzac and other local grape varieties are cultivated, each bringing their own complexity and purity to the wines. This cuvée is named after Francoise, a member of the sixth generation of the family, in celebration of her strong character and the part she plays in guarding shaping the future of the domaine.
