We are delighted to announce the latest addition to the Adnams Estate Range - our Crémant de Limoux.
We have seen remarkable growth in popularity of Crémant wines in the last few years, so when we met Françoise from Maison Antech, experts in this style of sparkling wine, we could not say no to chance to bring this incredible wine to you.
Maison Antech is rooted in the legendary Limoux region in southern France, right in the foothills of the Pyrenees. Since 1860, the Antech family have specialised in handcrafting sparkling wines. Today, sixth generation of the family, is led by the charismatic Françoise, who charmed us with her stories of the region, the terroir, and the history of sparkling wines in this Southern area of France. Claiming to be the oldest sparkling wine region in the world, records of Crémant de Limoux production date back to 1531, when it was crafted by the monks at the abbey in Saint-Hilaire.
Despite boasting such long and rich history, the Adnams Crémant de Limoux is a modern, fresh style of sparkling wine. Soulful and terroir-driven, it is a 70/30 blend of Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc. It’s incredibly delicate, with white flowers, orchard fruit-soaked brioche and that hallmark citrus finish, which when experienced together make it feel something special.
This elegant and refined wine has been carefully selected by Lydia and Sophie, buyers from our dedicated wine team, who proudly procure the unique and seek out the exceptional for you to enjoy at home.
Buyer, Sophie, is particularly excited about this new wine: “At Adnams, year after year, we have seen the growth in popularity of Crémant. This type of wine promises the complexity and sophistication of Champagne, but at a much more affordable price.
“Only sparkling wine made in the Champagne region of France can be labelled Champagne. Its name is legally protected, so other regions instead use the term Crémant for theirs. Essentially, Crémant is made in exactly the same way as Champagne using the the méthode traditionnelle, or ‘traditional method’. Grapes must be handpicked, then whole bunch pressed and undergo secondary fermentation in the bottle to create the fizz.
They must then be aged on the lees for a minimum of nine months. Maison Antech age on the lees for longer than required with gives our Crémant an additional layer of complexity, creaminess and those delicious biscuity and brioche characteristics. So, as you can see, it’s a long and passionate process. And for £14.99, this bottle sure packs a punch!
As we begin to think about autumn, I would pair this wine with a Sunday roast chicken; but oysters are back in season, and this would be a match made in heaven!”
Adnams Crémant de Limoux is available now.