2008 Château D'Antugnac, Limoux Les Terres Amoureuses

The Limoux AOC rules are relatively demanding, demanding certainly in the Languedoc, as they require hand harvesting, oak fermentation and at least 6 months of ageing before release. This quality initiative has as its aim the promotion of Limoux as a serious Appellation in its own right; it is lucky in having a grower such as Jean Luc Terrier in its ranks. The romantically named Terres Amoureuses in question is a plot of 35 year old vines located at 400 metres of altitude; the day-night temperature variation is significant and the view of the Pyrenes is stunning! The wine is elegant with notes of vanillin, fig and peach cleverly entwined. The mouth-feel is rich and satisfying, almost more Côte D’Or than Macon in its complexity!
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)