Domaine De Souch Jurançon Vendanges Tardives 500ml 2014
$188.00 inc. GST
AROMA: Citrus zest, candied orange, and lemon confit, white flowers and subtle herbal notes, hints of meadow honey and dried apricot.
PALATE: Round and viscous, a silky mouthfeel, candied citrus, tropical fruit, floral. Balanced by vibrant acidity and a clean mineral finish. Rich but never cloying, thanks to its tension and freshness.
FOOD MATCH: Foie Gras, fish in cream sauce, poultry, white meat, goat’s, Pyrenees and Roquefort cheese.
Grape Variety: Petit Manseng
120+ g/L residual sugar
Drinking window: 2025-2032+
Alc. 12, 50%
33 in stock
Description
Domaine de Souch is located on the first foothills of the Atlantic Pyrenees in the heart of the Bearn, situated near Pau and the Pyrénées mountains in the South West of France, – the original homeland of Henry the IV – at an altitude of 332m. The vines are planted on the hillside, facing south and overlooking the Pyrenees and the Pic du Midi d’Ossau. The estate has been under biodynamic management since 1994. Vines are planted on the south-facing hillside and are made up of 50 per cent Petit Manseng and 50 per cent Gros Manseng. These vines are known for their sweet flavours and late harvests. Aside from their unique sweetness, these wines are perhaps best known historically as those used to rub the lips of King Henry IV of Navarre at his baptism, granting him courage and charisma (so the story goes).
Domaine de Souch is a 6,5 hectares wine estate created by Yvonne Hegoburu, a “Grande Dame” with a particular story. In the beginning of the 1970’s, Yvonne and René (her husband) found the ruins of an old house at the top of the hill of Laroin and decided to renovate it in order to retire there. Later, they retired together and had the ambition to plant a few acres of vineyards in the Jurançon appellation. However her husband René died prematurely before they could realize their project. A little while after her hubsand’s death in 1987, Yvonne took the decision to complete their dream and to honour the memory of her lamented René, she planted 6,5 hectares of vineyards around the house. After a couple of years, she produced her 1st vintage in 1990. It was well recognized and welcomed by the professionals which motivated Yvonne to keep going on. Friend with Pascal Delbeck, at this time vineyard manager of Château Belair in Saint Emilion, introduced her to the biodynamic principles in viticulture. Principles that she soon implemented in the whole vineyard in 1994.
Terroir: Clay and limestone soil with puddingstone, “Poudingue” in French. The vineyard is located on a upper reaches of a hilly valley side with south exposure facing Pyrenees Mountains and Pic du Midi d’Ossau.
Produced only in exceptional vintages, WOW, what a wine. Expressive nose on citrus aromas evolving on floral notes and candied fruits. Round and fat structure. Beautiful viscosity. 500mL Bottle
100% Petit Manseng.
Additional Information
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Reviews / Ratings / Awards
Winefront
Domaine De Souch Jurançon Vendanges Tardives 500ml 2014 – 95 / 100 Points
“Petit Manseng and Gros Manseng picked just as the grapes start to shrivel. Raised in stainless steel. All Bran, bacon bone smokiness, chamomile tea, cheese rind, poached pear and cinnamon, marzipan and liquorice. Smoky and woody, but full of sweet/savoury flavour, dry and spicy to close. Such a fascinating and individual style here.
– Gary Walsh
