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 Certified Organic, Low-sulphite, Practising Organic
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)

*Case price discount: Mix any 12 bottles of wine (or 9 litre equivalent) or 6 bottles of Champagne, Spirits, Sweet Wine or Fortified (4.5 litres) to get the discounted 'case price' for each bottle.

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.

Picnic Mixed Case

Choosing the perfect picnic wine is an art – no matter the colour it has to be easy to pair with a broad range of foods, forgiving where serving temperature is concerned and, above all, simply delicious.
With this in mind, we are happy to introduce our carefully selected Picnic Dozen – a full mixed case - six different wines, two bottles of each included, at a shade off the standard case price.

The Golden Hour

The Golden Hour: A Case of Autumnal Light

As the days shorten and the air grows crisp, there is a magical moment when the world is bathed in a soft, welcoming light. It’s the warm, rich, and inviting glow of a low sun, the comforting flicker of an open fire, a feeling of pure contentment[cite: 107].

We have captured that fleeting, beautiful feeling in our first mixed case from our 2025 'A Colourful Christmas' collection: The Golden Hour[cite: 7, 33]. This selection is a tribute to the ochre and gold palette of late autumn and the prelude to the festive season. It’s a journey through rich, indulgent, and fascinating white, sparkling, and amber wines, curated to bring warmth and elegance to your table[cite: 115].

Perfect for an early festive dinner party or a quiet, cosy evening in, these wines evoke the spirit of the season with every glass[cite: 114]. From the celebratory fizz of a traditional method sparkler to the complex texture of a Georgian amber wine, each bottle has been chosen to tell a part of the story.

Inside The Golden Hour Case:

  • 2 x JEAN-LOUIS DENOIS Méthode Traditionelle Chardonnay-Pinot Noir Brut: Elegant and celebratory, with fine bubbles and notes of crisp apple and toasted brioche – the perfect start to any festive occasion.
  • 2 x 2024 VIOGNIER Domaine les Yeuses: A wonderfully aromatic white, bursting with flavours of apricot, peach, and a hint of honeysuckle, embodying the richness of a golden harvest[cite: 115].
  • 2 x 2023 MÂCON VINZELLES Cave des Grands Crus Blancs: A classic and indulgent Chardonnay from southern Burgundy, offering notes of ripe stone fruit with a creamy, satisfying finish[cite: 115].
  • 2 x 2023 CHÂTEAU BEAUMONT Blanc 'Les Pierrières' Blaye: A crisp, complex, and refreshing Bordeaux blanc that shines with a pale golden hue and vibrant citrus notes.
  • 2 x 2023 GAVI Etichetta Oro Tenuta la Marchesa: The 'Gold Label' Gavi is as delicious as its name suggests. Dry, mineral, and wonderfully fresh, it's a versatile wine for seafood canapés or festive starters.
  • 2 x 2020 TSOLIKOURI Labara Winery: A stunning introduction to the world of amber wines. With its beautiful sunset colour and notes of dried fruit, nuts, and spice, this is a wonderfully textural and intriguing wine for the adventurous palate[cite: 207].

As the first case in our 'Discovery Season', The Golden Hour is designed to offer incredible quality and character[cite: 18, 20]. This is the perfect way to stock your cellar for the festive season with a stunning selection of rich whites, saving money on a case that is greater than the sum of its parts[cite: 33, 109].

Begin your Colourful Christmas here. Order The Golden Hour case today and let the celebrations glow.

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