Antech Cremant de Limoux Brut Cuvee Eugene 2009

Cremant de Limoux wines are produced from the Languedoc area in France. The wine is composed of Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc as the main varieties. Together they are not exceed to 90% of the wines. For Chenin blanc, a minimum of 20% and a maximum of 40% must be used. Mauzac and Pinot Noir are accessory grape varieties and may not exceed 20% together with Pinot Noir itself not exceeding 10%. Thus, Cremant de Limoux contains 40-70% Chardonnay, 20-40% Chenin Blanc, 10-20% Mauzac and 0-10% Pinot Noir.[1] AOC regulations dictate that the wine be aged for a least a year on the lees prior to disgorgement. Over 40 villages around the city of Limoux are permitted to make Cremant de Limoux.