This might interest you. Cheers! Blanquette de Limoux is probably the oldest sparkling wine in the world. We know that in 1531, the Benedictine Monks of the Abbey of Saint-Hilaire were already producing Blanquette de Limoux which certainly makes it France's Oldest Sparkling Wine preceding Champagne by more than a century. By 1794 Blanquette de Limoux was well known and appreciated throughout France. About that time, it was discovered by a famous American, Thomas Jefferson. Among his other talents, the third American President was an expert on French Wines and Blanquette de Limoux, one of his favorites, was an integral part of his wine cellar. In fact, President Jefferson was probably the first person to bring the wine to America. Today, Blanquette de Limoux has won the acclaim of knowledgeable wine enthusiasts throughout the world. It is sold in the United States under the name SAINT-HILAIRE in honor of the monks who first created the wine more than 475 years ago. One taste of SAINT-HILAIRE quickly reveals why France’s Oldest Sparkling Wine is also its best.
@@bombfog1Very perceptive of you. That did not occur to me although it makes perfect sense that they will not allow the vine which bears such evil fruit to exist.
@@bombfog1I am seeing it as I reply. I've had so many posts go missing that this comment leads me to question whether they might only be hidden from the original poster. Who knows how these things work...certainly not me. 🤔
No matter how f...ed up things get, I am glad the big Champagne houses are still respecting the old way of making champagne. Loving it...
This might interest you. Cheers!
Blanquette de Limoux is probably the oldest sparkling wine in the world. We know that in 1531, the Benedictine Monks of the Abbey of Saint-Hilaire were already producing Blanquette de Limoux which certainly makes it France's Oldest Sparkling Wine preceding Champagne by more than a century.
By 1794 Blanquette de Limoux was well known and appreciated throughout France. About that time, it was discovered by a famous American, Thomas Jefferson.
Among his other talents, the third American President was an expert on French Wines and Blanquette de Limoux, one of his favorites, was an integral part of his wine cellar. In fact, President Jefferson was probably the first person to bring the wine to America.
Today, Blanquette de Limoux has won the acclaim of knowledgeable wine enthusiasts throughout the world.
It is sold in the United States under the name SAINT-HILAIRE in honor of the monks who first created the wine more than 475 years ago. One taste of SAINT-HILAIRE quickly reveals why France’s Oldest Sparkling Wine is also its best.
@@bombfog1Very perceptive of you. That did not occur to me although it makes perfect sense that they will not allow the vine which bears such evil fruit to exist.
@@bombfog1I am seeing it as I reply. I've had so many posts go missing that this comment leads me to question whether they might only be hidden from the original poster. Who knows how these things work...certainly not me. 🤔
🎉👍 and thank you best documents.
Love Krug, currently have 5 vintage bottles in my cellar and a few grand cuvee
At the end of the day...Krug is KRUG!
Supposedly, Pol Roger was Churchill's favorite. (Edited to say I haven't had time to watch yet so this may have been mentioned.) 😊
So the Bones of The WWI Dead make a nice wine? I'm good w that.
I’ll stick with MD 2020. 🎉