There has been sparkling wine made around the town of Limoux (just south of Carcassonne) since the late Middle Ages. Indeed Blanquette de Limoux is one of Frances oldest sparkling wines. Cremant de Limoux was created in 1990 (along with other Cremant wines in France) in response both to the outlawing of the term methode champenoise by the EU for all but Champagne and the increasing demand for a more international style of sparkling wine. Hence the introduction of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Pinot Noir.

Bruno Bouché had been winegrowers in Champagne until 1989 when the family moved to Limoux. With their children working on the estate this is 4 generations of winemakers.

Grape Variety: 60% Chardonnay 30% Chenin 10% Pinot Noir

Vinification: There is a one-month fermentation at 170C and a partial malolactic fermentation to follow.
Ageing: The wine is aged in stainless steel vats for a year on the lees prior to disgorgement until bottled.

There has been sparkling wine made around the town of Limoux (just south of Carcassonne) since the late Middle Ages. Indeed Blanquette de Limoux is one of Frances oldest sparkling wines. Cremant de Limoux was created in 1990 (along with other Cremant wines in France) in response both to the outlawing of the term methode champenoise by the EU for all but Champagne and the increasing demand for a more international style of sparkling wine. Hence the introduction of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Pinot Noir. Bruno Bouché were winegrowers in Champagne until 1989 when the family moved to Limoux. With
their children working on the estate this is 4 generations of winemakers.