The 2022 Antech Émotion Crémant de Limoux Extra Brut Rosé is a vibrant, organic sparkling wine crafted using the traditional method, similar to Champagne production. It features a delicate pink-salmon color with fine, persistent bubbles. The wine offers a complex bouquet of red fruits (strawberries, raspberries) and spring flowers, with a fresh, fruity palate that balances elegance and persistence. It undergoes handpicking in the morning, immediate pneumatic pressing, and separate fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The Pinot Noir is briefly macerated to achieve its light salmon hue, followed by a second fermentation in the bottle and 18 months of lees aging in temperature-controlled cellars, contributing to its creamy texture and refined character.

Food Pairings

This Crémant is highly versatile and pairs well with a variety of dishes:

• Aperitifs: Ideal as a pre-dinner drink, serving as an excellent alternative to a cocktail.
• Seafood: Complements sushi, sashimi, scallops, and other seafood dishes.
• Asian Cuisine: Pairs well with Thai food due to its fresh and fruity profile.
• Desserts: Enhances fruit-based desserts, particularly those with citrus or berry notes.
• Holiday Meals: Its fuller palate makes it suitable for richer dishes during festive gatherings.

Critics Reviews

Specific critic reviews for the 2022 vintage are limited in the provided data, but the wine is generally well-regarded:

• K&L Wines describes it as having “white and red cherry fruit giving way to Fuji apple notes, with a hint of strawberry and a light biscuity tone,” praising its fuller palate and balance due to lower dosage and extended lees aging.

• Vivino notes that wine experts consider it a “match made in heaven” with certain dishes, indicating positive reception, though specific scores for 2022 are not provided.

• The Wine Society highlights its “fragrant and creamily textured” qualities, emphasizing the quality of the Pinot Noir behind it.

• The 2019 vintage received a 91-point rating from experts, suggesting the 2022 vintage, with similar production methods, is likely of comparable qualit

Drink Window

The 2022 Antech Émotion Crémant de Limoux Rosé can be cellared for up to 3 years (until approximately 2025), though it is best enjoyed fresh to preserve its vibrant fruit and fine bubbles. It is recommended to serve it chilled at 6–7°C (43–45°F) for optimal enjoyment.