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Monday, 15 June 2015

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Two Château Martinolles Limoux wines from Paul Mas

Champagne is not the only French region to do bubbles; Languedoc's Limoux also does fizz in various guises - Blanquette requires a minimum of 90% Mauzac in the blend, Crémant allows a greater proportion of Chardonnay or Chenin Blanc.

Château Martinolles Crémant de Limoux Brut a pleasant and easy-going sort of fizz, as unassuming as the girl next door.

N.V. Blanquette de Limoux, Blanc de Blancs, Chateau Martinolles with half a degree less alcohol, this has a bit more attitude - fresher, sharper and more precise.

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