France - Languedoc

Question 1

What styles of wine are made in Limoux?

Answer 1

White - Mauzac, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay
Red - min. 50% Merlot + Grenache, Syrah and Côt

3 types of sparkling wine -
Cremant de Limoux - min 50% Chardonnay with 10-40% Chenin Blanc and a small amount of Mauzac or Pinot Noir

Blanquette de Limoux - 90% Mauzac with some Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay - traditional method

Limoux Methode Ancestrale - 100% Mauzac

Question 2

What are the ‘cru’ of the Languedoc? They are some recent elevations to AOP.

Answer 2

Minervois La Livinere AOP
Pic St Loup AOP
Terrasses de Larzac AOP
La Clape AOP