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

The wine is a brilliant Golden color.
The rich aroma of wine is abundantly filled with hints of flowers, minerals, Apple, pear, passion fruit, coriander and light smoky hints.
Distinctive taste of the wine has smooth texture. He is sociable, generous and balanced. Its finish is concentrated and intense, with distinct notes of salt and meadow grasses.
The wine goes well with fish, roasted poultry with white sauce, mushrooms, Mature cheeses.

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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.