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The estate practices organic viticulture, with a commitment to minimal intervention in both the vineyard and the winery. Hand harvesting is standard, and winemaking techniques are inspired by traditional Champagne methods, including fermentation with indigenous yeasts and extended lees aging. The wines are characterised by their purity, freshness, and expressive terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlanquette de Limoux NV is made primarily from Mauzac grapes grown on clay-limestone soils at 400–450 metres altitude. Harvested by hand, the grapes undergo méthode traditionnelle fermentation in bottle using indigenous yeasts, with approximately 12 months on lees. No dosage is added, and sulphur use is minimal. 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