JEAN-LOUIS DENOIS Méthode Traditionelle Chardonnay-Pinot Noir Brut, Lea & Sandeman

JEAN-LOUIS DENOIS

Méthode Traditionelle Chardonnay-Pinot Noir Brut

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Grapes Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Colour White
Origin France, Languedoc-Roussillon
Other Practising Organic, Certified Organic, Low-sulphite
ABV 12%

Jean-Louis Denois’ sparkling wine from near Limoux, from vineyards planted with Champagne grape varieties. Pinot Noir for body, and floral fruity distinction from Chardonnay. A 'great copy of Champagne' and 'amazing value'. L&S (Mar 2005)

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JL Denois Tradition Crémant de Limoux Extra Brut NV is also superb. Made from chardonnay and pinot noir, it is similar in style to a Champagne and won top marks from some of my tasters who enjoyed its warm notes of nougat and brioche.Victoria Moore, The Daily Telegraph (Dec 2022)

Champagne method fizz with Champagne-esque grapes and wonderfully great value from southern France. Awash with apple crunch, cinnamon toast depth and fresh and vibrant bubbles. What more could you want at this nifty price?! Rating: 87 The Wine Gang - www.thewinegang.com (Mar 2017)

Made near Limoux, this sparkling wine, fermented by the traditional method and made using chardonnay and pinot noir, is like a sharp little champagne copy. Neat edges, straight sidesVictoria Moore, The Daily Telegraph

Jean-Louis Denois

The South of France is not the most obvious place to look for good sparkling wine, but the vineyards of Limoux have been making fizz since long before the Champenois. Jean-Louis Denois, originally from Champagne, spotted the potential of the Limoux terroir and moved to the region. He was not, however, a fan of Mauzac – the grape variety behind the region's speciality, Blanquette de Limoux – and ripped out the vines, replacing them with the more familiar Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Despite being such a long way south, the clay and limestone vineyards are at altitude (200 to 400 metres) helping to retain the freshness required for sparkling wine production. A busy character, Jean-Louis studied in Beaune and worked in wineries in California, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa before finding his calling in the foothills of the Pyrenees.

The Winter Essentials Mixed Case

A 12-bottle collection designed for the bright side of winter. Comforting reds, crisp whites, and sparkling discoveries that prove January is a time for pleasure, not penance.

The Winter Essentials Mixed Case threads this needle perfectly. It's a collection of wines that are light on their feet but deep in character—bottles chosen to invigorate the palate without sacrificing that essential winter richness.

❄️ The Virtuous Discoveries

If you're looking for wines that feel like a brisk walk on a frosty morning, look to the whites in this case. We've included the 2024 Pinot Gris from Illahe Vineyards in Oregon—a winery so committed to sustainability that they still use draft horses to harvest the grapes. It sits alongside the Sonwater White from the Swartland, a Chenin blend that captures the wild, dusty energy of South Africa. For the traditionalist, there's the limestone snap of Dauvissat's Petit Chablis and the textural elegance of Chagnoleau's Mâcon Villages.

🍷 Comfort & Sunshine

For the reds, we've balanced old-world soul with new-world sunshine. Land of Saints GSM brings a beam of Santa Barbara light to a grey London day, while Domaine Gayda's T'Air d'Oc Syrah offers juicy, pepper-dusted crunch. When the evening draws in, you can retreat to the savoury, brooding grip of Luigi Maffini's Aglianico, the leather-and-cherry notes of Fattoria di Magliano's Morellino di Scansano, or the timeless Pinot Noir comfort of Domaine Ninot's Rully Rouge.

✨ Bookends Worth Celebrating

Bookended by two sparkling wines that rival the big names of Champagne—a Franciacorta of immense pedigree and a Limoux Méthode Traditionnelle—this case is an invitation to broaden your horizons.

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