Camin Larredya 2022 Jurançon Sec 'La Part Davant'

La Part Davant is Camin Larredya’s introductory white, produced around the family property in La Chapelle-de-Rousse on south exposed poudingues, a sandy-clay soil with cemented pebbles. Farmed biodynamically, the wine is a blend of Gros and Petit Manseng with a touch of Courbu for balance. Jean-Marc really appreciates the “complementary grapes” of the AOC, working to rehabilitate their potential!  Hand-harvested, the grapes are whole-cluster pressed with a little bit of skin-contact for the Mansengs (10% of the volume) to bring aromatics and structure, Blended then vinified and aged 1/3 in barrique, 1/3 Stockinger foudre, 1/3 in anfora, the malolactic does not usually occur. The nose is layered and subtle for a Manseng based wine: you can imagine orange blossoms, lemon verbena and star fruit. In the palate, everything is in place, dry and vibrant, with such a back bone of acidity that there is no heaviness. Slight grainy tannins in the finish bring even more dimension. A beautiful wine and a great bottle to drink now, the wine would be even more enjoyable with a couple of years of cellaring. Decant and serve in a large Bordeaux glass, and pair it with a sole meunière. If you like Saumur Blanc or Rheinhessen Riesling, this wine is for you. 50% Gros Manseng, 35% Petit Manseng, 15% Courbu