Jurançon Sec

Domaine Coustarret · Jurançon, France

This wine show the delicacy and charm of Petit Manseng with balanced aromas of ripe tropical fruits such as pineapple and lychee, citrus, and stone fruits like apricot. The wine is balanced by a fresh acidity, and an orange zest tanginess.

Farming
Certified organic in 2020

Harvest Method
Hand-harvested

Varietal
80% Petit Manseng, 10% Courbu, 10 % Camaralet

Age of Vineyard
Planted in 2000

Vessel
Ageing in stainless steel vats for 8 months

Vineyard Yield
35 hl/ha

Soil Type
Limestone, clay with pebbles

Annual Production
8,000 bottles

Vinification
Direct pressing (grapes are not destemed). Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at cold temperature. Fermentation with indigenous yeast only, for 14 days. The wine is aged in stainless steel vats for 8 months, including 3 months on the lees. Light filtration before bottling.