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the Jurançon wine region covers 700 hectares located south and west of Pau, in the foothills of the Pyrenees. Soil types are calcareous clay and siliceous clay and the ground is scattered with pebbles which retain heat during the day and release it by night. The vines grow here in a unique environment. The climate combines ocean influences (well-distributed rainfall) with mountain-type characteristics (risk of spring frosts). The south south-east facing plots enjoy plentiful sunshine and are sheltered from northerly winds. The vines grow at heights of 1.7 m. The Camaralet (15% maximum), Courbu, Gros Manseng, Lauzet (15% maximum) and Petit Manseng thrive in these conditions. A combination of hot daytime temperatures followed by cool nights is highly conducive to the production of sweet wines as it boosts the natural sugar content in the grapes. Fruit for the noble-rotted wines is harvested late in the season (November, or occasionally December).
Grape varieties: Vins blancs secs : petit manseng, gros manseng, courbu, camaralet, lauzet
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the appellation only produces dry and sweet white wines. The dry white wines are fruity and aromatic (aromas of broom, acacia and passion fruit leading into toasted almond, dried fruit and truffle tones as they age). They can be served with shellfish and fish. The noble-rotted wines are fleshy, silky and harmonious. By and large they boast excellent cellaring capacity. The fruit on the nose is repeated on the palate: honey, white flowers (acacia, wild rose, hawthorn), candied fruit (apricot, orange, quince), fresh, warm bread and spices. Serve with foie gras or Pyrenean cheeses.
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