Limoux is prized among the "in the know" crowd as a great place to find excellent French Cremant at prices that won't bring tears to your eyes.  While Cremant de Limoux may be better known today, The "Blanquette" is the historic wine of Limoux.  By the regulations of the AOP, a Blanquette must consist of at least 80% Mauzac, a white grape indigenous to the South of France. While Mauzac has largely been supplanted by Chardonnay, it is still at the core of many of the distinctive and delicious wines of Limoux and Galliac. 

From La Maison Antech located in the southern French region of the Languedoc comes this beautiful example of Blanquette de Limoux. The Cuvée Francoise is composed of 90% Mauzac and 10% Chardonnay and is produced a la methode champenoise. After spending 9 months on the lees this bubbly is disgorged and offers up a fresh bouquet of green apples, pear and white flowers. More akin to say a Prosecco than a Blancs de Blancs from Champagne, this Blanquette exudes youthful, vibrant energy and good times! It is the perfect sparkler to enjoy on a hot summer's day or with any spicy, salty or exotic fare