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although AC Limoux has a long history, it is still relatively unknown, mainly because for a long time it was in direct competition with local sparkling wines, Blanquette and Crémant de Limoux. It shares the same boundaries as its sparkling counterparts, covering 41 towns and villages in Aude, located south of Carcassonne. Its predominantly calcareous clay soils and especially its Ocean-cooled Mediterranean climate, are, however, particularly well-suited to growing top-flight still white wines.
Grape varieties: Vins blancs secs : mauzac, chardonnay, chenin
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The varietal range here comprises Mauzac (at least 15%), though also Chardonnay and Chenin which impart power, fat and aromatic complexity to the blend. Limoux is made on a boutique scale, with just over 1,000 hl made annually, though this is on an upward trend as demand for still white wines increases apace. The wines are fat and opulent and pair well with fish dishes and shellfish.
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