Château Marco - 'Maëlle - Blanquette de Limoux' - Mauzac, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay - Aude, FR - 2020

Notes from the Winery/Importer

VINTAGE: 2020 REGION: Languedoc, France GRAPES: 80% Mauzac, 10% Chenin Blanc, 10% Chardonnay MACERATION: None FERMENTATION VESSEL: Stainless steel AGING: 6 months on lees, 3 years on slats in stainless steel CLARIFICATION/FILTRATION: Disgorged FARMING: Organic SOIL: Limestone ALCOHOL CONTENT: 12.5% ADDED SO2: 16ppm at bottling ADDED SUGAR: 0g/L TOTAL PRODUCTION: 2500 bottles VOLUME: 750mL

Notes on the Producer

Languedoc, France Château Marco, located in a quiet corner of the Aude in the foothills of the Pyrenees, was founded in the late 1970s by Marc Leseny. Marc is a city boy that got caught up with the green revolution in France, moved to the countryside and started farming and raising livestock with a group of friends. They planted their first vines in 1983. The vineyards, perched at 350 meters above sea level, overlooking a verdant valley, enjoy a microclimate ideal for varietals such as mauzac blanc, chardonnay and chenin. Marc is making wines that very much tell the story of Limoux, an area celebrated for its mineral-rich, fresh and lively sparkling wines. Both the Blanquette and Crémant de Limoux are a deep expression of the terroir, embodying tradition and environmental stewardship. Each bottle reflects care, passion and a profound connection to the land.