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I had a really nice sweet fizzy French white wine at a friends,it was from a wine club which is the only place you can get it from. I am unsure of the name but its something like Blanc Lime. Any ideas?
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I had a really nice sweet fizzy French white wine at a friends,it was from a wine club which is the only place you can get it from. I am unsure of the name but its something like Blanc Lime. Any ideas?
January 31st, 2010 at 7:15 am
Better to find the name of the wine club.
January 31st, 2010 at 7:24 am
Ask the friend
January 31st, 2010 at 1:27 pm
You probably had a Blanquette de Limoux Doux or Demi-doux.
“Blanquette de Limoux” is the appellation, and the sparkling wine made (by many makers) there is for the French very much like André is for Americans (or Andrée’s is for Canadians — I keep wondering why there has not been a trademark suit over that!); not a bad product for festive functions but certainly not Champagne. “Doux” and “demi-doux” refers to the sweetness -
doux being quite sweet and demi-doux half sweet.
January 31st, 2010 at 3:41 pm
Not much to go on, you could always ask your friend for more details, but try these ones:
WAITROSE
Cuvée Royale Crémant de Limoux Brut, South of France, Sparkling Wine
Bin Number: 83926
Bottle: £6.64
A traditional sparkling wine from south-west France made from Mauzac, Chenin and Chardonnay.
The cooling influence of the Pyrenees produces crisp Chenin, Mauzac and Chardonnay grapes, ideal for sparkling wine, which has been made here since the 16th century. Ageing on the yeast ‘lees’ gives a biscuity complexity and fullness.
THE WINE STATION
Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 2005
Bottle: £8.99
Exceptional aromatic ripe gooseberry and lime characters dominate this wine, with hints of green capsicum. The depth and intensity of ripe varietal flavours that this wine presents is a direct reflection of the prolonged fruit ripening policy that Villa Maria pursues in its Marlborough Vineyard.
This wine was awarded GOLD at the 2006 interational wine challenge.
EVERYWINE
Cavalier Demi-Sec Blanc de Blancs Vin Mousseux
Style: Medium (Demi-Sec) and Sweet Sparkling
Grapes: Mixed
Description: Medium-dry so good for those with a sweeter palate or with dessert.
Country: France
Producer: Cavalier
Veuve Valmante Cuvee Close Sparkling Wine
Style: Medium (Demi-Sec) And Sweet Sparkling
Description: An easy-drinking soft and well-rounded sparkler with hints of light summer fruits on the palate. It has a pale golden colour with a light mousse, and is vibrant and fun in the finish. Great party wine which is just off-dry.
Country: France
Producer: Compagnie Francaise
Veuve de St Vincent Demi Sec French Sparkling Wine
Style: Medium (Demi-Sec) And Sweet Sparkling
Description: Fresh and fruity medium dry style wine.
Country: France
Producer: Veuve de St Vincent