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AOP Crémant de Limoux
Code Red Eternal Brut AOP Crémant de Limoux – Non-vintage – 75cl
Finesse – Brilliance – Elegance
A crémant with fine bubbles, carried by aromas of citrus and white flowers
AOP Crémant de Limoux
Chardonnay
Aperitif
Sushi
Salads
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Wine description
This cuvée comes exclusively from terroirs situated in the oceanic climates of Limoux. Code Rouge is an ode to excellence and a tribute to the Premier Brut du Monde crafted by the Monks of the Abbey of Saint Hilaire near Limoux. A blanc de blancs made from Chardonnay, Chenin and Mauzac, it offers an exceptional expression of the high-altitude terroir where it was born, full of finesse and elegance. This Crémant carries all the hallmarks of Gérard Bertrand wines: the emblematic red colour of its bottle and the Alpha and Omega symbols, evoking the endlessly renewed cycle of nature that inspired its designation as Brut Éternel.
Food & Wine pairings suggested by our chef
To discover as an aperitif, with sushi, or with creamy fish dishes, fresh goat's cheese and fresh fruit salads flavoured with basil.
Winemaking and ageing
The harvest is manual and the grapes are transported in harvest crates. Direct pressing is carried out using a pneumatic press, which allows the press juices to be eliminated through extractions of 30 to 40% without re-pressing. A very careful settling of the juices is carried out, followed by alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature of 18°C. Malolactic fermentation may be carried out depending on the vintage. A very precise blending of the various terroirs and grape varieties is performed, with bottling taking place in early January to encourage the development of bubbles.
The wine is aged on laths for a minimum of 12 months.
Tasting note
The colour is very pale, almost crystalline with fine
bubbles. The nose is floral and presents notes of pear,
citrus and fresh fruits. The palate is fresh and mineral. Code Rouge is a fine, elegant and refined blanc de blancs.
Storage
Keep away from sunlight and at a constant temperature
Grape varieties
Technical sheet
Code Red Eternal Brut AOP Crémant de Limoux – Non-vintage – 75cl
Sale price25.20 €
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Code Red Eternal Brut AOP Crémant de Limoux – Non-vintage – 75cl
Sale price25.20 €
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Your questions about our wines
Each product page provides a food and wine pairing suggestion suited to the cuvée. Our online tasting assistant can also advise you based on your menu.
The ageing potential depends on the cuvée and vintage — it is specified in this wine's technical sheet. In general, our wines for ageing and fine wines can be kept for more than 10 years, or even over 100 years for our fortified sweet wines, whilst our lighter cuvées, intended to be enjoyed young, are best appreciated within 2 to 3 years of purchase.
The alcohol content (% vol.) varies by cuvée and vintage; it is listed in the product’s technical data sheet, below the description.
The majority of our red, white and rosé wines are dry. Our natural sweet wines (Rivesaltes, Maury...) and certain crémants are sweet or semi-dry. The style (dry/sweet) of this cuvée is specified in its description.
The grape varieties, appellation and terroir of origin are indicated in this product’s technical data sheet.
Like almost all wines, our cuvées contain sulphites (naturally present during fermentation, sometimes added in small quantities as a preservative). Details (“no added sulphites”, level, etc.) are specified on this product’s technical data sheet and on the back label.
Many Gérard Bertrand cuvées are vegan certified (100% plant-based fining agents, no products of animal origin). This wine’s vegan status is indicated in its certifications on the product page.
A large proportion of our production is certified Organic Agriculture and/or Biodynamic (Demeter). The certifications applicable to this cuvée are listed on its product page under “Certifications”.
As a general rule: 8-10°C for rosés and light whites, 10-12°C for more complex whites, 16-18°C for reds. The most suitable serving temperature for this cuvée is also indicated on its technical sheet.
This depends on the wine and its age, as specified on the technical data sheet where relevant. As a general rule, our powerful age-worthy wines benefit from being decanted 30 minutes to 1 hour before tasting; lighter wines, whites and rosés can be served directly.
Yes, several cuvées are available in gift boxes, individually or as an assortment. See the “Gift Boxes” section of the shop or the product page to view the available options.
Depending on the cuvée: 37.5 cl (half-bottle), 75 cl (standard size), 150 cl (Magnum), and sometimes larger sizes. The size(s) available for this product are indicated on its product page.
We do not produce dealcoholised wine. However, our range offers wines with lower alcohol content: So'Vive (naturally low-alcohol organic white wine), Le Chouchou (light red wine) and Cote des Roses Red Léger. The precise alcohol content of each cuvée is indicated on its product sheet.
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