2014 Jurançon Sec, Les Jardins de Babylone, Dagueneau, South West France

2014 Jurançon Sec, Les Jardins de Babylone, Dagueneau, South West France

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2014 Jurançon Sec, Les Jardins de Babylone, Dagueneau, South West France

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Les Jardins de Babylone, Dagueneau

Les Jardins de Babylone, Dagueneau

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Jurancon

Jurancon

Jurançon is located in the foothills of the Pyrenees, in the Basque region of the South West France, along with the neighbouring appellations of Bearn and Irouleguy. It produces dry white wines, yet its fame lies with its sought-after sweet white wines.

Vines are grown on steep mountain slopes and for the sweet wines the grapes are often hand picked well into October and November to allow for the development of noble rot.

Although small quantities of the strictly local Courbu, Lauzet, and Camaralet grapes sometimes contribute to both the dry and sweet wine blends, Gros Manseng the major grape variety in Jurançon Sec (dry), producing a refreshing, full-bodied, richly-flavoured style, with pungent floral aromas (acacia), candied fruits notes and nuances of toasted almonds. Jurançon Sec is typically aged in stainless steel and reaches its peak just before its fourth birthday.

Petit Manseng is responsible for Jurançon (oak-aged) sweet wines, that combine the mellow, overripe fruit characters with vivid acidity. With age, these wines become golden and develop aromas of flowers, honeysuckle, coconut, candied fruit (apricot, mango, pineapple), and sweet spice (cinnamon, clove, vanilla). They have earned a place among the great sweet wines of France, along with Sauternes, Touraine, Anjou and Vendange Tardive from Alsace.

Jurançon boasts a long wine-making history, with a famous royal connection. In the 14th century, the Princes of Béarn introduced the concept of Jurançon cru, that reflected the value of the individual vineyards, aimed to safeguard the authenticity and the quality of the local wines. This was a first attempt at wine classification in France, long before its conception in any other French wine region. According to the legend, in 1553, when Henri IV, born Jurançon, was christened, had his lips rubbed with a clove of garlic and moistened with a drop of Jurançon wine from which he allegedly derived vigour and the fervent spirit which were never to leave him.

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Petit Manseng

Petit Manseng

Petit Manseng, sometimes translated as “Small Manseng” or rarely “Little Manseng,” is a white wine grape variety primarily grown in South West France. The grape derives its name from its small, thick-skinned berries. Among the Manseng family of grapes, Petit Manseng produces the highest quality wine. It thrives in regions such as Gascony, Jurançon, and around Madiran (for Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh).

Petit Manseng grapes are known for their stone fruit flavours, particularly peach and apricot, but can also exhibit hints of citrus and sweet spice. Winemakers often leave the grapes on the vine until December to produce a late-harvest dessert wine. These nearly raisin-like grapes yield rich, sweet wines with concentrated flavours.

While traditionally associated with France, Petit Manseng has drawn interest in New World wine regions. California, North Georgia, Virginia, and Ohio have started exploring this grape variety, and its popularity is expected to follow a similar trajectory to Viognier among white wine enthusiasts.

The variety goes by various synonyms, including Escriberou, Ichiriota Zuria Tipia (in Spain), Mansein, Mansenc Blanc, Miot, and more.

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