Appellation Limoux Protégée

Grape variety:  Mauzac

 

Occitania is a uniquely ‘Limoux’  wine,  and we are passionate about it.  Mauzac has been thriving in our hills for over 600 years, and is generally associated with Blanquette de Limoux, the oldest sparkling wine in the world.

Occitania was Limoux’s first  modern non-sparkling white wine made from this traditional Renaissance grape variety, which is so emblematic of Limoux.

The grapes come from a parcel which is roughly divided between 70-year old Mauzac bushvines, and young vines grafted from the Mauzac Conservatory’s collection of authentic, original stock of this historic grape variety.  This means we have the most biodiverse selection of this variety that exists in commercial production.

We normally end our harvest with Occitania. This extra hang-time plus careful vinification in seasoned oak barrels gives added richness, making Occitania a delicious food wine: lovely and creamy in the mouth with a lot of peach and apricot, finishing off with a touch of vanilla.

Occitania features on the wine-lists of several Michelin-starred restaurants around the world.

A fascinating curiosity

– Andrew Jefford

A truly unique, world class wine

– KLM’s award-winning wine list

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Tasting Notes

 

Sparkling Wines: Blanquette de Limoux / Blanc de Blancs / Vintage Rose

Other Limoux Whites:  Dédicace (chenin blanc) / Odyssée (chardonnay) / Le Limoux / La Trilogie

Country Wines: Chardonnay du Domaine  / Aude à a Joie /  Lagremas d’Aur