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Sparkling dry
Antech Grande Cuvée Oubliée 2016 is a high-class Crémant de Limoux from the south of France, produced using the traditional sparkling wine production method (Méthode Traditionnelle). This is an extraordinary sparkling wine, which has been aged in the bottle for as much as 5 years with yeast sediment to gain depth, refined flavor, and delicate bubble structure.
A rich and harmonious wine, with aromas of grapefruit and orange, the sweetness of caramel, and the spices of candied gingerbread. Delicate, soft bubbles add creaminess, while the retained acidity maintains freshness.
This sparkling wine of incredible freshness and perfect balance is made from hand-picked 20-40-year-old vines, growing on clay and limestone terraces and slopes.
Dosage: ~3-5 g/l.
Serve at 7-8 °C as an aperitif, with roasted white fish, chicken steaks.
Antech, based in the Limoux appellation in Languedoc, entered the world of sparkling wine after 1931, when Edmond Antech joined the family business through marriage. Over the past decades, the estate has steadily strengthened its position by focusing exclusively on sparkling-wine production across three appellations: Crémant de Limoux, Blanquette de Limoux, and Blanquette Méthode Ancestrale. Today, the winery is led by sixth-generation family member Françoise Antech, who draws on tradition alongside modern, innovative solutions to reveal the unique terroir and history of the Limoux region.
Wine style
Antech sparkling wines are defined by refined freshness, a full texture, and a complex aromatic profile that reflects the character of Limoux.
Crémant de Limoux – produced by the traditional method, with Chardonnay typically in the lead, blended with Chenin Blanc and the local Mauzac, lending elegance and vibrant freshness.
Blanquette de Limoux – regarded as one of the oldest sparkling wines in the world; it is built predominantly (90%) on Mauzac, with the remainder coming from Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay, shaping its distinctive style.
Blanquette Méthode Ancestrale – a rare, naturally sweet sparkling wine made in the ancestral method exclusively from late-harvest Mauzac, offering fruity expression and natural sweetness.
Prestige vineyards
The estate farms around 60 hectares of vineyards planted with Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and Mauzac—the essential varieties for high-quality sparkling production. As its own fruit is not sufficient for total production needs, Antech has also established long-term grape-supply agreements with 35 local growers, ensuring consistent quality and reliable sourcing.
Ageing and drinking window
The structure of Antech’s sparkling wines makes them immediately enjoyable, with an outstanding balance of freshness and an elegant aromatic composition. At the same time, their complexity gives them the potential to evolve further with time, gaining even greater depth and more pronounced character as they mature.
