Petit Manseng
788. Château Jolys, Jurançon Cuvée Jean Terrae Essencia, 2010
An exam wine, this one. Great to taste a Jurançon alongside Sauternes and others, to get the distinguishing characteristics. Mid-deep gold – depth of …
628. Château Jolys, Jurançon Vendanges Tardives Terrae Essencia, 2001
Picked up in Luz-Saint-Sauveur. Château Jolys is another renowned Jurançon estate, and this 50cl showed that quality very well. Deep, burnished gold, almost copper. …
626. Domaine Ricarde, Jurançon Cuvée Lou Mansengou, 2006
Quite a nice, if a little simple, sweet Jurançon. Deep gold. Pepper spice over caramelised quince, mango and yellow peach. Some vanilla and bruised …
589. Domaine Cauhapé, Chante des Vignes Jurançon Sec, 2009
Picked this up in Luz-Saint-Sauveur, in a deli-type local products shop at the foot of the Tourmalet climb, and the turn for the Luz-Ardiden …