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Domaine Petit Frère Prat Albert Extra Brut Crémant de Limoux NV

Bone-dry and endlessly interesting, this Limoux Extra Brut is one of the most intriguing sparkling wines we’ve sipped all year.

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Flavor Profile: Golden kiwi, blood orange, coriander seed, tea leaves, chamomile flowers, and quince
Time on Lees: 30 Months
Dosage: 3 g/L
Farming Method: Organic

Why We Love It...

Limoux was making sparkling wine long before Champagne, and we happen to think Domaine Petit Frère is one of the most impressive houses in the region. This “Prat Albert” Extra Brut comes from a single parcel just a few hundred meters from the Abbey of Saint-Hilaire, the birthplace of sparkling wine, and it’s altogether bright, spicy, and crisp. Made in the traditional method with 30 months on the lees, it’s a true wonder, especially considering that something this delectable is available for under $25.

Limoux has a sparkling pedigree that stands confidently on its own, as the Abbey of Saint-Hilaire is widely credited with producing sparkling wine as early as 1544, long before Champagne rose to fame. Petit Frère, a parcel-focused project created in 2024 by Baptiste Gazeau, takes its name from one of the most beautiful terroirs in the appellation, and this bottling comes from a vineyard just a few hundred meters from that historic abbey.

The Prat Albert parcel sits in the village of Pomas, where 35-year-old vines are planted in clay-limestone soils with a west-facing exposure. The blend is 70% Chardonnay and 30% Chenin Blanc, pruned in simple Guyot and farmed organically since 2022. After manual harvesting, the grapes see a direct, long, gentle pressing and cold settling, followed by complete malolactic fermentation. The wine then ages six months on fine lees in tank and 30 months in bottle on lath before disgorgement, with a dosage of just 3 grams per liter, solidly in Extra Brut territory.

It starts with a bright and aromatic mix of golden kiwi and blood orange, juicy and tangy with a hint of tropical pizzazz. Coriander seed adds a warm, peppery spice, while tea leaves bring a subtle savory edge. Then we have delicate chamomile flowers that lend a gentle floral softness, and ripe quince giving the finish a rounded depth. It’s crisp and refreshing, but with complex layers that will keep you happily on your toes. You’ll also impress your deepest sparkling wine-loving friends, who are guaranteed to be asking you, “What is this, and where can I get some?” as soon as they give it a try. Be sure to get plenty, for you and your friends alike!

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Technical Details

Country: France
Region: Languedoc
Appellation: Crémant de Limoux
Vineyard: Prat Albert lieu dit in Pomas
Varietal: Proprietary Blend
Blend: 70% Chardonnay and 30% Chenin Blanc
Winemaker: Baptiste Gazeau
Farming Method: Organic
Alcohol: 12%
Pair it with: Lamb merguez with minted yogurt

About the Producer

Domaine Petit Frère is a small, quality-focused estate in Limoux crafting traditional-method sparkling wines that highlight one of France’s oldest sparkling wine regions. Working with old vines and low-intervention farming, the domaine focuses on precision, long lees aging, and the native Mauzac grape to produce wines of striking freshness and character.

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Domaine Petit Frère Prat Albert Extra Brut Crémant de Limoux NV

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