Domaine de Souch Jurançon Sec 'Cuvée Domaine' 2016

Domaine de Souch Jurançon Sec 'Cuvée Domaine' 2016 is the estate's flagship dry wine, a blend of 60% Gros Manseng, 30% Petit Manseng and 10% Petit Courbu. Fresh, energetic and mineral, it pairs the riper, fruitier character of Gros Manseng with the crisp freshness of Petit Manseng.

For more than thirty-five years Domaine de Souch has led a modern style of Jurançon. Farmed organically and biodynamically since 1994, the estate's south-facing terraced vineyards are carved into steep slopes looking out to the Pyrenees.

The fruit comes from 35-year-old vines on clay and limestone soils studded with poudingue stones. Hand-harvested and carefully sorted, the grapes are fermented in stainless steel, then the wine is aged in used oak barrels, building texture and complexity while keeping its fresh, mineral character.

Tasting Notes
Citrus, lemon peel and orchard fruit
Bright, linear and mineral
Lively acidity with a textured palate
Long, clean finish

Vineyard & Terroir
Region: Jurançon, South West France
Producer: Domaine de Souch
Vintage: 2016
South-facing terraced vineyards on steep slopes facing the Pyrenees
Clay and limestone soils with poudingue stones
Organic and Biodynamic since 1994
35-year-old vines
Grape Variety
60% Gros Manseng, 30% Petit Manseng, 10% Petit Courbu
Winemaking
Hand harvested and carefully sorted
Fermented in stainless steel
Aged in used oak barrels
Food Pairing
Oysters and shellfish, poultry in creamy sauces, young cheeses, salads and antipasti.