Lapeyre Jurancon Sec 2021
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Pale gold color. Dried apricot, peach and vanilla on the nose, along with a floral note. Additional hints of citrus fruit and toast in the mouth. Medium body. Long, clean finish. Like a hypothetical blend of Sauvignon Blanc (without the herbs) and Chenin Blanc.
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2020-
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The winery has been in existence since the first World War, at which time the Larrieu family made more money from the sale of peaches and cows than wine. Later, in the 1960s, more emphasis was placed on grapes, which were sold to the coopérative. The bulk of the estate's money, however, came from strawberries grown on the property. Mp> In the early 1970s, the family were the first to replant their vines on terraces, something that has now become common in Jurançon. This beautiful system, in which vines are planted in a semicircle — like an amphitheater — guarantees better exposure to the sun, encouraging further ripeness of late-harvest crops.
There are hundreds of white grape varieties grown throughout the world. Some are indigenous specialties capable of producing excellent single varietal wines. Each has its own distinct viticultural characteristics, as well as aroma and flavor profiles.
Offering the perfect balance of quality and value, Southwest, France is a recognized appellation that encompasses all wine regions in France’s southwestern corner (except for Bordeaux and Cognac, which merit their very own). Two of the more famous subregions here are Cahors, known for its Malbec, and Madiran, home of the robust Tannat grape. Bordeaux Blends are also popular red wines of the Southwest; Petit Manseng is the regions’s star autochthonous white variety.