COLOUR
White
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Petit Manseng
PRODUCER
Earl Chateau de Rousse
REGION
South West France
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Jurançon Chateau de Rousse 2017 is a sweet white wine from the Jurançon AOC in Southwest France, primarily crafted from the Petit Manseng grape. The estate, Earl Chateau de Rousse, has been a family-run operation for five generations, with the current custodians, brothers Marc and Olivier Labat, managing the property since 2000. Their vineyards are situated on hillsides facing the Pyrenees at altitudes between 300 and 400 meters, on steep mountain slopes. The estate follows a winemaking philosophy that emphasizes natural processes. The 2017 vintage of the 'Séduction' cuvée was harvested late in the season and underwent a significant aging period in barrels. This wine is recognized for its quality, having received accolades such as a 2-star rating in the Guide Hachette des Vins.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate's philosophy is 'nature takes care of the grape better' than they do.
Fact 02
Vines are planted on steep mountain slopes facing the Pyrenees.
Fact 03
The wine is made primarily from Petit Manseng, a grape native to Southwest France.
Fact 04
The 2017 vintage received 2 stars in the Guide Hachette des Vins.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Jurançon Chateau de Rousse 2017 is produced from Petit Manseng grapes. The 2017 'Séduction' cuvée was harvested on October 27th, indicating a late harvest approach. Following harvest, the wine underwent fifteen months of aging in barrels. The producer, Earl Chateau de Rousse, follows a philosophy of minimal intervention, allowing natural processes to guide the winemaking. This approach is reflected in practices such as allowing wild growth between the vines.
