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2020 Domaine Castera, Jurancon-Sec, France
$24.99
Variety: Gros Manseng (70%), Petit Courbu (30%)
Vine Age: 1991 to 2012
Terroir: Lieu-dits Caubeigt and Tauzy. Gros Manseng is on silty and clay-limestone soils, Petit Courbu on iron-rich sandstone. Poudingue bedrock (see main profile). East and southeast facing steep slopes at 300 to 350 meters altitude.
Viticulture: Organic certification in 2021, biodynamic practices
Winemaking: Long whole-cluster pressing. Ambient yeasts fermentations without sulfur. Aged in mostly used demi-muids and barrels, sandstone eggs, and stainless steel tanks. Because of low pH's, malos are rare. No fining. Light filtration.
Specs
- Country France
- Region Sud-Ouest
- Appellation Jurançon
- Style White Wine
- Farming Practices Organic, Biodynamic
- Grapes Petit Courbu, Gros Manseng
- Food Pairings Roast White Meats, Fresh Seafood, White Sauce, Crunchy Greens, Aperitif
- Characteristics Flexes w/ Food, Zippy, Bright and Fresh, Leon Circle Pick