This was the latest Late Harvest in the history of the Aude valley: the chenin blanc was picked by hand in November, and the mauzac in January of the following year, when the grapes had reached a perfect balance of concentrated sweetness and heightened acidity.
Because the Limoux appellation does not allow for naturally sweet wines made from these grape varieties, “Xaxa” has to be categorised as a “Vin de Table” - a designation which does great injustice to this delectable nectar. It was vinified entirely in seasoned French oak barrels, and made in celebration of the 21st birthday of Xaxa, the daughter of the house: a very special wine for a very special person. It is neither syrupy nor cloyingly sweet, and is delicious with cheese, fruit pies, foie gras and elaborate lobster dishes ... or just on its own.
This was the latest Late Harvest in the history of the Aude valley: the chenin blanc was picked by hand in November, and the mauzac in January of the following year, when the grapes had reached a perfect balance of concentrated sweetness and heightened acidity. 
not allow for naturally sweet wines made from these grape varieties, “Xaxa” has to be categorised as a “Vin de Table” - a designation which does great injustice to this delectable nectar. It was vinified entirely in seasoned French oak barrels, and made in celebration of the 21st birthday of Xaxa, the daughter of the house: a very special wine for a very special person. It is neither syrupy nor cloyingly sweet, and is delicious with cheese, fruit pies, foie gras and elaborate lobster dishes ... or just on its own. 