Known as ‘blanquette’ for the fine white coating which forms on its leaves, the Mauzac grape of the Blanquette appellation is the traditional variety of the Limoux, With a characteristic appley flavour it achieves naturally high acidity - essential for high quality sparkling wine. The méthode traditionnelle is said to have been discovered in Limoux and this is exceptionally good sparkling wine from the (arguably) original home of this style of fizz.
