Petit Manseng 2008

Petit Manseng is a white wine-producing grape that originates in the Jurancon region of southwest France, where it is highly regarded. The 2008 vintage ripened the grape beautifully letting the grape reach 28% sugar at harvest. The amazing part about this vintage was the cool nights allowed this grape to retain naturally high acidity creating an amazing balance. The tropical flavors are jumping out of the glass with pineapple, mango, and candied citrus fruits backed with subtle nuances of spice and white flowers. The acidity carries the crisp, ripe flavors and allows the 5% residual sugar to become perfectly balanced as it resonates into a long clean finish.

Tasting Notes
?The best wine you?ve never heard of!? It is true that Petit Manseng is an uncommon variety of grape described as one of France?s unusually underrated treasures- Jurancon Moelleux. Just looking at the pale-gold liquid brings ?tears? to the eyes otherwise known as legs which forecast the honeyed viscous quality of the wine. The taste is as good as the aroma tropical fruit honey and sweet spices. On the palate the wine is lush and complex filling up all the space and ruling supreme in the finish

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Food Pairing
Figs, dried apricots, pears and nuts. Rich cheeses - Roquefort, Dolce Latte.

Technical Notes
100 % tank fermented to preserve the delicate aromatics. Residual sugar 5%