MAISON ANTECH, France

The secret of their character lies in the combination of Limoux’s three very different terroirs, which form the backbone of the cuvées: freshness from the Pyrenees, vinosity from the Atlantic Ocean, and roundness from the Mediterranean. Here, Mauzac and other local grape varieties are cultivated, each bringing their own complexity and purity to the wines. This cuvée is named after Francoise, a member of the sixth generation of the family, in celebration of her strong character and the part she plays in guarding shaping the future of the domaine.

Viticulture

The choice of cultivation methods is decisive for the winery, region, partners, customers and future generations. They tested many approaches and gave the issue much thought before committing to integrated winemaking. The Terra Vitis approach convinced them that they can make high quality, healthy, authentic wines regardless of the vintage. Terra Vitis expresses, in Latin, the close, indissoluble bond between vine and terroir. It has become the unique national benchmark for integrated sustainable viticulture.

Winemaking

Made with the same method used in Champagne. The first fermentation, in the vat, and a second fermentation, in the bottle, creates the bubbles, which slowly mature on racks in the ageing cellar. At the end of the process, after disgorging, the expedition liqueur that will determine the dosage is added.