Côtes du Rhône Villages
Blanquette de Limoux is one of the four AOC classifications for wines in the Limoux region of Languedoc – the other three being Blanquette de Limoux Méthode Ancestrale, Crémant de Limoux and Limoux. Blanquette de Limoux can be a blend of three grape varieties: there must be a minimum of 90 percent Mauzac, with the balance made up by Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc.
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Ready, but will keep,
This well-made white has an expressive nose of green apple, white peach and sage. The palate is textured and rounded, with plenty more fruit and herb notes. The most important element here is the wonderful fresh acidity, boosted by the Clairette which makes up a third of the blend (along with a third each Grenache Blanc and Viognier). The finish is surprisingly long with a cool mineral note. Drink now to 2021.
Oliver Barton, Buyer Assistant
Oliver Barton, Buyer Assistant
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Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer, February 2012
Brother and sister team of Christophe and Isabelle Sabon continue to work wonders at Janasse, a property founded in 1973 and which farms 80 hectares of Côtes-du-Rhône and Châteauneuf –du-Pape, the latter of which is all located in the north-east of the appellation, in the commune of Courthézon to be precise. Concrete tanks are used for the Grenache and oak for the Syrah and Mourvèdre; in other words, everything is fairly traditional; it is the quality of the raw materials which is so impressive and for that reason alone, leaving aside the clear skill and vision of the Sabons, that BBR are delighted to take on these excellent 2010s for their first full listing.