Clos Lapeyre, "Vitatge Vielh", Jurancon Sec AOP

Interesting facts

"Vitatge Vielh" is the name of a plot area of 1.8 hectares, which in the 1940-ies were planted three grape varieties — Gros Manseng, Petit Manseng and Corbu. Old vine fruit similar to wood, the less fruit on it, the more energy fills their taste. Ripened on the vines the grapes are harvested by hand, pressed and slowly poured into old oak barrels for fermentation. The year wine is on the lees and regularly stirred. Then at 6 months it is placed in large vats. In total after 2 winters it is bottled. Clos Lapeyre, "Vitatge Vielh", Jurancon Sec AOP is awarded with the gold medal of the competition "Amphore" 2017.

Tasting Characteristics

Wine of Golden color.
The delightful, developed wine aroma is dominated by honey and mineral tones, which are complemented by hints of acacia flowers, exotic fruits, fresh herbs, green Apple and quince.
Hard mineral wine maintains balanced acidity. Delicate and refreshing taste of the wine gives the impression of its complexity and concentration. Floral-fruity finish has good length.
The wine goes well with fish, roasted poultry with white sauce, mushrooms, Mature cheeses.

Taste combinations

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About the manufacturer

Clos Lapeyre — небольшая французская компания, принадлежащая семье Ларье. Ее виноградники площадью 12 гектар находятся в Жюрансон на крутых склонах высотой 250 метров. Здесь с 1985 года Jean-Bernard Larrieu производит вина, которые передают специфику сортов, особенности почв и чистоту природы благодаря внедрению органического виноградарства. Он внимателен к деталям, поэтому его вина удивительно оригинальны и аутентичны.