Sieur d’Arques Aimery Crémant de Limoux Grand Cuvée 1531
From ten paces, you’d swear this was prestige champagne. On closer inspection, it’s a stylish champagne substitute from the south of France, just the thing for everyday drinking. A blend of chardonnay, mauzac (I’ve never heard of it, either!) and chenin blanc, assembled with the same methode traditionnelle as champagne. Two years maturation gives an earthy complexity to elegant grapefruit, lemon zest and dried pear flavours. Best of all, it finishes refreshingly dry and surprisingly persistent. $14 at Dan’s.
By Tyson Stelzer
06 Sep 2012
Tyson Stelzer is a multi-award winning wine writer, television host and producer and international speaker. He was named The International Wine & Spirit Communicator of the Year, The Australian Wine Communicator of the Year and The International Champagne Writer of the Year. He is the author and publisher of seventeen wine books, contributor to many wine magazines, a frequent judge and chair at Australian wine shows and a presenter at wine events in 12 countries. TysonStelzer.com is your link to wine recommendations, book sales, tours and events.
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