Bubbles of the world laws Flashcards
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Q
Crémant de Limoux AOP wine requirements?
A
-Traditional Method Secondary Fermentation
-The wines must spend a min. 9 months on the lees prior to dégorgement, and may not be released for a min. 12 months after the date of tirage
-Min. 3.5 atmospheres of pressure
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Crémant de Limoux AOP styles and encépagement?
A
Vin Mousseux Blanc Vin Mousseux Rosé
Encépagement: Max. 90% combined Chardonnay (min. 50%) and Chenin Blanc (10-40%); plus max. 20% combined Mauzac and Pinot Noir (max. 15%)