COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Petit Manseng
PRODUCER
Domaine Viticole du Château de Cabidos
REGION
Sud-Ouest
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Cabidos Gaston Phoebus Petit Manseng is a 100% Petit Manseng white wine from the Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh AOC in the Sud-Ouest region of France. The Domaine Viticole du Château de Cabidos, a family-owned estate, revived its winemaking heritage in the early 1990s after a century-long hiatus. The estate cultivates 9 hectares of vines, with a significant portion dedicated to Petit Manseng. Situated in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, the property is committed to a reasoned approach to viticulture and is currently in conversion to organic farming. The wine's distinctiveness stems from its varietal composition and the estate's dedication to preserving and reviving local winemaking traditions.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate has 7 hectares dedicated solely to Petit Manseng.
Fact 02
Grapes are selected manually for optimal quality.
Fact 03
The estate is in conversion to organic farming.
Fact 04
Winemaking tradition revived after 100 years.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Cabidos Gaston Phoebus Petit Manseng begins with manual harvesting and selection of grapes. A key technique employed is 'passerillage' on the vine, where grapes shrivel to concentrate sugars while retaining high acidity. The specific fermentation and aging processes for the 2021 vintage are not detailed, but Petit Manseng is known for its adaptability in winemaking vessels. The estate's philosophy emphasizes a reasoned approach to viticulture, with a current conversion to organic farming practices.
