Synopsis, Our Opinion: A lively, fresh white wine that was a great value.
Producer/Winery: Jean-Bernard Larrieu; Clos Lapeyre; Jurançon, France.
Grape Variety: Gros Manseng.
Geographic Appellation,, Region, Country: Jurançon Sec, France.
Vintage: 2017
Price: $16.20 (with a 10% mixed case discount)
Purchased From: The Caviste Wine Shop; Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Paired With: Chicken stir fry.
Tasting:
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Lightly Chilled before drinking. Strong green apple, Kieffer pears right off the tree, citrus and mandarin orange aromas with hints of Confederate Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) flowers. Smooth, dry and creamy mouthfeel, medium to full body and a 150-grit texture. Robust apple, Sickle pears, lemon and tangerine flavors. Rousing edgy acidity with a medium length invigorating citrus and mineral-like finish that ends with just a touch of honey…DELICIOUS!!! Very interesting combination of rich and sweet, yet it was a dry wine. Good accompaniment to the chicken stir fry dinner and very refreshing sipping without food. A lively, fresh white wine that was a great value.
Photo from Clos Lapeyre.
Alcohol Content: 12.53%
Closure: Plastic cork.
UPC Code: 6921081 300954
Imported by: Charles Neal Selections; Richmond, California.