6AUG06 Faire La Fête “Brut” SPARKLING BLEND, Crémant de Limoux, Roussillon, France NV
4 and 6 bottle levels $23 (member price $20)
60% Chardonnay, 25% Chenin Blanc, 10% Pinot Noir 12.5% ABV
Crémant de Limoux pre‐dates Champagne by 150 years. Winemaking visitors to Limoux in the early 17th century (including the monk Dom Perignon) are documented. They took this borrowed knowhow back to Champagne, and the rest is history! Many Limoux’s use Mauzac (a local variety), but Faire La Fête uses only noble varieties. This traditional method sparkler sees 15+ months on the lees during the 2nd fermentation, so while the finish is creamy, the fruit still comes through. Baked golden apple, white cherry, lemon, brioche
Food Pairing Suggestions:
These elegant bubbles are best shared with friends and poured alongside smoked trout spread on crostini, fried crawfish with remoulade, freshly shucked oysters, Gorgonzola and smoky bacon topped bruschetta, poached salmon over butternut squash risotto, buttermilk fried chicken, bacon, avocado and corn topped salad and crispy crab cakes with tartar sauce. These versatile bubbles are also delightful with gingerbread crème brûlée, red fruit sorbet, white chocolate truffles and strawberry shortcake. Or savor the fizz with Taleggio, San Joaquin “Gold”, buttery triple-creme cheese, fresh chèvre and bloomy rinds such as Camembert, Chaource & Buche de Chevre.