French café classic reborn!
Jean Pierre Xiradakis, the owner of the renowned restaurant “La Tupina” met our family a few years ago, which has been producing wines in Bordeaux since 1858.
Together, we decided to breathe life back into Blanc Limé, which is produced following an authentic recipe: a base of dry white wine with a careful blend of natural citrus aromas, and a touch of fizz. In the 50s, this was the drink of choice in the cafés of South-West France and the brasseries of Paris.
Blanc Limé, made with Bordeaux white wine, is part of the local heritage. It grew famous from popular celebrations and public festivals. It’s built around a spirit of fun and simple pleasure: your first tipple after a sports match, at the village fête, or the county dance – but also at the bar. It’s associated with joy and partying, loved by both young and old. Nor should it be excluded from the distinguished dining table of a well-known restaurant. It’s joyful, fizzy, refreshing, natural, and a little bit alcoholic.
It’s a worthy representative of the values of South-West France!
Annual production : 60 000 bottles
Œnologist : Jérémy Ducourt
THE RECIPE :
White wine from Entre-Deux-Mers, predominantly Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon
Natural citrus aromas (lime, grapefruit etc.), water, sugar
Carbon-dioxide is added when the drink is bottled for a touch of fizz
TASTING NOTES :
Colour: Pale yellow with green tints
Nose: Lively, fresh, lemony and zesty with a base note of Entre-Deux-Mers Sauvignon
Mouth: Fresh, crisp, with sweetness married with a gentle sparkle
FOOD PAIRINGS :
Serve well-chilled (8-10˚C)
Perfectly suited as a pre-dinner drink, by itself or with tapas, charcuterie or other canapés. Can be served with cold salads, fish or crustaceans.
Due to its original and unique character, Blanc Limé is also great in a range of different cocktails.
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Annual production : 40 000 bottles
Œnologist : Jérémy Ducourt
THE RECIPE :
Rosé wine from Entre-Deux-Mers
Natural red fruit and citrus aromas, water and sugar.
Carbon-dioxide is added when the drink is bottled for a touch of fizz
TASTING NOTES :
Colour: Dazzling pale pink
Nose: Subtle, fresh, with aromas of red berries and grapefruit zest with base notes typical of our region’s wines
Mouth: Fresh, crisp, with sweetness married with a gentle, fine sparkle
FOOD PAIRINGS :
Serve well-chilled (8-10˚C)
Perfectly suited as a pre-dinner drink, by itself or with tapas, charcuterie or other canapés. Can be served with cold salads, spicy dishes and light desserts (red fruits salad, mint and whipped cream).