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Françoise Antech-Gazeau joined her father and uncle in 1996 to take up the reins of the Antech Estate. After growing up among vines and cellars, she left her native Limoux for a few years to discover the world, but ultimately chose to return to the winery where this fabulous effervescence is created. For over 10 years, she has successfully taken up the challenges of perpetuating the Antech style by focusing on exacting methods, creation and insuring the future of the House, with the support of Georges and Roger. The acts of making wine, tasting, assembling, sampling, creating, improving, developing, sharing, and persuading add up to an continual commitment, every moment of the day. Sound agricultural methods, a strong dedication to sustainable development, and improving cellar hygiene have been day-to-day practices of the House even before methods or rules were formally imposed by outside authorities.
From generation to generation, the House of Antech has always given priority to the cultivation of excellence, rigor, authenticity, and quality. Today, with over one million bottles sold in France and abroad, the House of Antech is constantly evolving between innovation and tradition in order to harmonize pleasure and fantasy. Under the emblem of a Cathare chateau, which has become the House’s logo, the Antech family asserts its independence, its identity, and its tireless pursuit of excellence. |
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We practice an enology that is simple, authentic, and respectful of the environment.
Our philosophy is to give the vine all that it needs, but only as much as it needs, and we have advocated “clean” agricultural practices for over 10 years now.
All grapes used in the composition of our Cuvées are certified Terra Vitis. We are also signers of the “Charter for the progress of sustainable development,” drawn up by businesses in the agricultural and food industries of Languedoc-Roussillon region.
Furthermore, we try to recycle as much waste material as possible, and have implemented a plan of action for reducing our energy consumption.
We actively contribute to protecting our planet because we believe that it is everyone’s responsibility to do so.
As a final note, our House has committed itself for many years to a truly high quality approach that conforms to ISO and IFS certification standards.
In the early days of September, when the grapes are harvested—only by hand—each basket is individually inspected. The grapes, fully intact, are immediately pressed to avoid any chance of oxidation. During the pressing process, rigorous selection takes place and the Cuvée and the taille (pressing) are separated. The musts are cooled to 7-8 °C (45-47 °F) and then clarified by sedimentation in a single night, after which comes the racking, or separation of the grape juice from the pulp. The juice, or must, is then fermented in stainless steel fermentation vats. We have the best possible facilities to ensure perfect and continuous temperature control. This is an essential condition to obtain a very rich aromatic palette. The primary fermentation takes from 15 to 21 days. The base wines are then ready; their leading sensory qualities are visual clarity, rich and straightforward aroma and a clear-cut taste. The alcohol level is between 10° and 11°, with a total acidity of between 4.6 and 5.5; PH is between 2.9 and 3.1.
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Opening Antech Limoux - Limoux:
- 01 January to 31 December
- Monday to Friday - From 08:00 to 12:00 and
from 14:00 to 18:00
- We invite you to visit our cellar:
- Domaine de Flassian, Route de
Carcassonne, Limoux
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Limoux
Carnaval in Limoux, "Los Fecos"
Alet Les Bains
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Limoux is best known for its sparkling wine, Blanquette de Limoux. This is reputed to be the oldest sparkling wine in France and dates back to 1531 when Benedictine monks from Saint Hilaire Abbey discovered that the wine they had laid down had fermented and formed bubbles. This was the beginning of Limoux’s bubbly - the Blanquette de Limoux which was the first AOC to be created in the Languedoc area. The process (the locals say) was stolen by Dom Perignon who went on to create ‘champagne‘. however the Limoux sparkling wine is a very high quality champagne substitute and Crémant, which was developed in 1990, has a top class reputation. Now a prestigious event attracting buyers from all over the world, “Toques & Clochers” puts up for auction the most promising barrels of AOC Limoux. A share of the proceeds are then used to finance the renovation of bell towers in surrounding villages. Every year the auction is hosted by one of France’s great chefs popularly referred to as a “Toques”, the traditional white chef’s hat....
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History tells us that Blanquette de Limoux, the world's first sparkling wine,
dates as far back as 1531. At the time, the monks of the Benedictine abbey of
Saint-Hilaire, near Limoux, were producing a somewhat unusual white wine in
their cellars. Inside its glass flask, with a cork top - very rare for wines at
this time - it acquired a natural sparkle. This was the forefather of the brut
which is tasted today at the world's most prestigious tables. Since they first
started cultivating vines, the growers of Limoux have aimed at maintaining the
originality of the Blanquette de Limoux growth and developing its quality. The
region's surrounding hills protect it from the extremes of the Mediterranean and
Atlantic climates, with the area enjoying a microclimate particularly suitable
for making quality white wine. The vines classified in the appellation are
always planted at the top of southern-facing slopes, giving the best exposure.
The soil here is shallow and sparse, full of chalk and stone....
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Alcohol Abuse is
dangerous for your health.
Drink Moderately! |
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Cellars and Domains
Crémant de Limoux
Blanquette de Limoux
Blanquette Méthode Ancestrale
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Domaine de Flassian
Route de Carcassonne
11300 Limoux
Phone
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courriers@antech-limoux.com
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Rosé: 5.20 € to 6.50 €
White Wine: 4.90 € to 24.00 €
Red Wine: 5.20 € to 16.00 €
Blanquette et Crémant Méthode:
Traditionnelle 10.00 € to 30.00 €
Ancestrale 8.40 €
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Maison
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A creative, respectful cooking of the seasons and the products of the soil. A comfortable place for a very nice meal waits for you there. Shop and restaurant La Maison de la Blanquette, the house of Blanquette. Town of Limoux. Limoux. Languedoc. The wine shop and tasting room. The set menus in this restaurant offer local dishes to accompany the famous Blanquette de Limoux and other local wines. Epicurean tastes throughout- well balanced food and an excellent wine list...
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The restaurant's Odalisque, "la cuisine mise à nu" is right in the heart of Limoux in a warm, rustic and modern environment, where chef Christopher Roussat mixes pleasure of the senses and food throughout the seasons. Chef Roussat Christopher cut his teeth at the Castle of Pomarède (1 Michelin star) and the Moulin de Mougins (2 stars Michelin). He does everything possible to serve gourmet cuisine open to all, both with original and inventive products and fresh seasonal vegetables....
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Grand Hôtel
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Located in Limoux, the Hotel & Restaurant Moderne et Pigeon greets you at the heart of the Cathares castles. 11 guest rooms with all mod cons, a traditional restaurant for the whole family where adults and children can both enjoy. A variety of sets menus are available for you to choose from: tasting menu; gourmet menu or sweet-tooth menu. The Hotel Moderne et Pigeon is a former covent dating from 1501. First it was a covent, then it became a boutique hotel and a bank at the beginning of the 20th century. The hotel is decorated with centuries old stained glasses and frescoes. You will enjoy the charm of a fine dining restaurant and a luxury hotel. We look forward to greeting you soon...
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Hotel - Restaurant Auberge de la Corneilla located in Cournanel (Aude) near Limoux, and twenty five kilometers from the city of Carcassonne welcomes you in the Cathar country in a warm and friendly atmosphere with two large rooms and a shaded terrace at the edge of the river. Very nice in the summer for its rural setting...
During holidays we offer special menus (christmas, valentine easter, mother's day, etc ...) two to three times per year at the change of season we change the map and menu with seasonal ingredients. In the weekend we offer in addition to the normal map a menu at 26 € with drinks (wine and coffee) included...
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Hotel Limoux located at the entrance of Limoux (drive from Carcassonne), Hotel Limoux offers 12 quiet rooms, comfortable and functional (from 1 to 4 people). Each with a private entrance, you have direct access to the patio of the hotel. Carnaval in Limoux, "Los Fecos".
This typical village fête is held in late summer when the nights are still warm, and the crops and grapes have been harvested. But this annual fête in Limoux, is different in almost every respect. For a start it lasts not three days, but over two months; and not in summer but mid winter. It is the earliest and longest fête on the French calendar, starting in January and continuing until two weeks before Easter Sunday...
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It is with great pleasure that our brasserie near Carcassonne will let discover the specialties of the region on your plate. Friendliness, good humor and regional cuisine: the recipe of this etablissement is also café and guesthouse in operation for over 100 years..
A café-brasserie near Carcassonne, founded more than 100 years ago, Tivoli has crossed the times with the times. This café-brasserie near Carcassonne was taken completely renovated in 2004 by Jean-Marc Guiraud. Former manager of a bar atmosphere "The Barjo", this passionate rugby player is a heavy hitter now to offers of new services including the side of the theme bar. The Catering, a family story that lasts for 3 generations in Guiraud!
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