Limoux is considered the cradle of French sparkling wine – located at a high altitude and cooler than one would expect in southern France. Fresh crémant with restrained, cool fruit. Not particularly yeasty, more on the fresh, fruity, and lively side, but with the finer perlage of the traditional method. Everything you want from a classic Crémant. From Anne de Joyeuse. Limoux is considered the cradle of French sparkling wine, with a history of producing sparkling wines that predates Champagne. The wine is made using the traditional method (méthode traditionnelle).