From: Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Varietals: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
The Tradition cuvée is a serious alternative to good artisans' champagnes, made from exclusively organically grown estate vineyards. The upper valley of the Aude benefits from an ideal climate, thanks to its altitude and proximity to the Pyrenees mountains, allowing the grapes to obtain a perfect balance between acidity and fruitiness. No added sugar or acidification is necessary; it is the date of picking that determines the perfect balance.
Tasting Notes: A precise balance between roundness, light fruitiness, and freshness. Subtle notes of smoke provide for great complexity. Very charming and ripe Chardonnay sings alongside the structure brought by the Pinot Noir. The wine has a golden bright color with ruby hints and a fine, consistent bubble. Fresh on the nose with notes of rose, elderberry, apple, pear, quince, dried apricot, and light, smoky-sweet spices. The mouth is generous and well structured, striking a balance of roundness, fruitiness, and freshness, persisting to a long finish marked by lemon, exotic fruit, and a final note of salinity.
Pairing: Enjoy this wine as an aperitif or at the start of a meal consisting of shellfish, seafood, sushi, fish, grilled sole, lemon chicken, Comté (hard cheese), or carpaccio of pineapple with cinnamon.