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Three Henrys Blanquette de Limoux
$29.95
Three Henrys Blanquette de Limoux is a French sparkling wine from the Limoux region in Languedoc, an area known for producing what is widely considered the world's oldest sparkling wine tradition. According to the winery, Blanquette de Limoux was first made by Benedictine monks at the Abbey of Saint-Hilaire in...
Three Henrys Blanquette de Limoux is a French sparkling wine from the Limoux region in Languedoc, an area known for producing what is widely considered the world's oldest sparkling wine tradition. According to the winery, Blanquette de Limoux was first made by Benedictine monks at the Abbey of Saint-Hilaire in 1531, more than a century before Champagne.
Tasting Notes
The wine is made primarily from Mauzac, a grape native to the region. Three Henrys describes it as having crisp apple and apple-peel characteristics with a bright golden sparkle.
A professional review from Tasting Panel noted flavors of:
Bruised apple
White peach
Lemon
Chalky minerality
Toasty, sourdough notes
with a delicate, frothy mousse.
Pairs well with:
Oysters and shellfish
Shrimp and crab cakes
Soft cheeses
Roast chicken
Light appetizers and charcuterie
France