Wines from Limoux

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Château d'Antugnac 2005 Les Gravas Chardonnay (Limoux)

Price $21

Ripe Chardonnay, barrel fermentation and aging, stirring of the lees—all these elements make for a powerfully rich wine, in which the wood acts as a carefully judged supporting act to the intense apples and cream fruitiness. There is just a touch of Burgundian minerality to give some structure. — R.V. (12/15/2007)

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Domaine Begude 2006 L’Etoile de Begude Chardonnay (Limoux)

Price $27

This Chardonnay shows a beautiful minerality supported by rich and pronounced flavors of cantaloupe, wood-grilled peaches and smokey roasted almonds. It’s medium weight and lush in the mouth, with a long evolving finish. Drink while it’s still got some chill to it, as the alcohol is a bit too pronounced after warming too much. — L.B. (3/1/2009)

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Château Rives-Blanques 2005 Cuvée de l'Odyssée Chardonnay (Limoux)

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Price $15

This is a terrific Chardonnay from Limoux, an area more typically known for its Blanquette (which uses the Mauzac grape) but certainly not limited to it. It’s a ripe and rich wine, loaded with aromas of red apple, nectarine pit, and almond milk. The mouth shows a bit more vibrancy with flavors of lime essence backed by honeydew. Round and fantastically balanced… — L.B. (3/1/2009)

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Château Rives-Blanques 2008 Dédicace Chenin Blanc (Limoux)

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Price $20

This 100% Chenin Blanc is a beautiful exaple of what the variety can express: soft florals loaded with garrigue notes alongside tropical fruit aromas of mango, guava and pineapple. It’s vibrant in the mouth, with moderate acidity and a lifting backbone of lemon verbena. The finish lingers gracefully, and overall the wine is ripe and attractive without being sweet… — L.B. (3/1/2011)

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Gérard Bertrand 2009 Aigle Royal Chardonnay (Limoux)

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Price $75

Soft butter and vanilla-almond milk mingle with pear and Gala apple aromas and flavors. Accents of thyme and orange blossom add complexity to the bouquet, while woody sweet spice appears in the mouth and sticks around through the long close. Full, creamy and decadent. Only 5,200 bottles produced. — L.B. (3/1/2011)

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Château Rives-Blanques 2010 Odyssée Chardonnay (Limoux)

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Price $20

A stunning white with superb balance and layer upon layer of aromas and flavors. An expressive white-flower note accents the solid backbone of ripe red apple and firm nectarine fruit. The medium-weight palate is slightly creamy but not overdone, with hints of toast, sweet spice and almond-flavored nuttiness that unfold on the finish. — L.B. (6/1/2012)

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Château d'Antugnac 2005 Aux Bons Hommes Red (Limoux)

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Price $13

A big, smooth, ripe wine, with rich raspberry-jam flavors and just gently dry tannins. This blend of Merlot with some Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon comes from vineyards 1,500 feet in the Limoux hills, yet it has the richness of a wine from warmer climate. Wood and spices add interest and richness. — R.V. (12/15/2007)

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Château Rives-Blanques 2008 Odyssée Chardonnay (Limoux)

Price $20

With a crisp nose of brisk green apple accented by lime rind and yellow florals, this is a beautiful Limoux Chard with great expression. Mineral notes drive the palate, with ripe apple and lime juice flavors lingering through the softly spiced finish. — L.B. (7/1/2011)

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