Jurançon Moelleux: Domaine Bellegarde 'Historique' 2019
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Pascal Labasse is justifiably renowned for the superb sweet wines he produces. His 'Hitorique' Jurançon Moelleux is made from 80% Petit Manseng and 20% Gros Manseng that are harvested at optimum ripeness. Vivacious crisp and ripe citrus aromas lead to rich tropical fruit flavours underlined by a touch of sweet spice with refreshing acidity. Drink lightly chilled.
This golden-hued Jurançon Moelleux wine is ideal as an aperitif, and it complements exotic fruit salads and citrus-flavoured desserts.
| Style | White Wine, Moelleux, Full-bodied, Non Sparkling |
|---|---|
| Wine Region | Midi, Jurançon |
| Grape Variety (Cépage) | Gros Manseng, Petit Manseng |
| Food & Wine Matching | Blue Cheese, Dessert, Fruit |
| Viticulture | Non-Organic |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Cellarage | This wine is made for early consumption - drink lightly chilled 2 to 3 years after vintage. |
| Vinification | Vinified separately, the Gros Manseng is matured in stainless steel and the Petit Manseng has its élevage in barrels before blending and bottling in late spring. |
| Alcohol By Volume (%) | 12.5 |
Domaine Bellegarde (Pascal Labasse)
The historic Béarnais appellation of Jurançon lies to the south and west of the city of Pau and is for white wines only based on Gros Manseng, Petit Manseng, Camarelet and Petit Courbu. Domaine Bellegarde, with 12 hectares under vine, can be found 20 kilometres west of Pau outside the village of Monein and has been in the hands of Pascal Labasse since 1985. The domaine was first acquired by the Labasse family following the return of Pascal's grandfather from New Orleans in 1920. The family had originally emigrated due to the phylloxera epidemic, which destroyed most of the vines in France (although a few of the vines at higher altitude are pre-phylloxera). His son Maxime joined the family domaine in 2020 and, like his father, is passionate about their wines - they craft tangy, dry whites and fine sweet wines that drink well from bottling but that can age well over many years.
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