
Etienne Fort Monsieur S Cremant de Limoux
Country: France
Region: Languedoc
Grapes: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir
Vintage: NV
Étienne’s Crémant is a more complex sparkling wine (compared to the Blanquette), sourced once again from low-yielding vines at high altitude which helps preserving freshness and cut. Wild yeast fermentation in wooden foudres, 12 months ageing in old 'demi-muids' before being bottled off for second fermentation and ageing 'sur lattes'. This is based on the 2021 vintage with some reserve wine from 2020, disgorgement in December 2023 with zero dosage – the wine has attractive citrus fruits, syllabub and lime blossom, a limestone-induced saline freshness and gentle bitters on the finish.