Domaine J Laurens Crémant de Limoux Les Graimenous 2023

While most wine aficionados abide by the common refrain that Dom Perignon invented sparkling wine amongst the rolling hills of Champagne, the natives of Limoux tell a markedly different story. In their version of the tale, Dom Perignon travelled to Limoux to learn the art from the monks of Abbey de Saint Hilaire. Domaine J. Laurens continue this sparkling legacy, crafting stunning white bubbles in this small commune south of Carcassonne. How J. Laurens continue to make this incredible Crémant for such a low price is a total mystery. It's made in the same painstaking traditional way as Champagne from the domaine's best parcels of vines - and tastes better than many Champagnes we've tried at double the price. This bottling is a blend of 60% Chardonnay, 30% Chenin Blanc, 5% Mauzac - the primary local varietal - and 5% Pinot Noir.