Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2018 / 750ml | ≈ $122.38Original CHF 100.00 | smithandsmith.ch ↗ |
2021 Technical Specifications
Residual Sugar 72.32 g/L
Grape Varieties Petit Manseng
Classification Vin de France
Region Jurancon
Soil Silex (clay and flint)
Fermentation Vessels Barrel
Production Details Fruit came from a natural amphitheatre of terraced vines near Aubertin at the foot of the Pyrenees. The vineyard was farmed biodynamically, with small lightweight tractors used to work the terraces, and production was described as extremely limited.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 10.0%
Grape Varieties Petit Manseng 100%
Classification Vin de France
Region Jurancon
Soil Fractured blue slate
Fermentation Vessels Neutral oak demi-muids
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Botrytis Affected Yes
Oak Types Neutral oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The high-altitude vineyard near Pau comprises steep terraces, is farmed biodynamically, and is worked by hand and horse. Late-harvested grapes were picked in several passes for botrytis and raisin-like concentration. All of the wine was raised in neutral demi-muids with no new oak; sulphur use at bottling was described as minimal.
Tasting Notes Candied citrus peel, acacia honey, dried pineapple, fresh ginger, mango, preserved lemon, vibrant acidity and a clean mineral finish
Food Pairing Blue-cheese and walnut tart; apricot-glazed duck-liver parfait; or Moroccan tagine with preserved lemon and almonds
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 10.0%
Classification Vin de France
Region Jurancon
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $139.52Original CHF 114.00 | smithandsmith.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2018 / 750ml | ≈ $122.38Original CHF 100.00 | smithandsmith.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2017 / 750ml | ≈ $142.64Original €127.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
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