Limoux Chardonnay Blanc
Private: Domaine de Mouscaillo

Type
White Wine
Appellation
Limoux
Variety
95% Chardonnay05% Chenin Blanc and Mauzac
The Mouscaillo Limoux blanc comes from high altitude vines above Roquetaillade in the Languedoc. The wine is phenomenally delicious expression of Chardonnay from an unexpected area. The vision for this wine came from Pierre Fort, who left the region to learn winemaking in the Loire Valley. Mentored by his friend, the legendary producer Didier Dagueneau, Pierre returned with a no holds barred approach to craft exceptional wines from his hometown. Today the domaine is run by the next generation, Thomas and Camille Fort.
Viticulture
Vineyard name
Le Mouscaillo, Saint Pierre
Soil type
Clay-limestone terroir with a preponderance of clay, which allows the vines to stay hydrated even in the driest summer heat
Vine age1969 and 1995
Vineyard size6 ha
ExpositionNorth facing (Le Mouscaillo) and south facing (Saint Pierre)
Altitude450m
Vinification
Fermentation in used demi-muids (500 and 600liters)
Elevage11 months on the lees, 6 months in bottle before release
Harvest typeHand Harvested
Additional info
Total production average28,000 bottles
UPC Code Bottle794020260604