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2022 Domaine Castéra Jurançon-Sec Tauzy, France
$49.99
Tauzy is a 2 hectare lieu-dit named after the Pyrenees oak tree also called chêne tauzin. Vines planted 1991-2012. Farming is organic (certified), with biodynamic practices.
60% Petit Manseng, 30% Petit Courbu, 10% Gros Manseng
Terroir: Silty-clay and red clay soils with iron-rich gravels over Poudingue bedrock (see main write-up). East-facing, 5-27% slope at 300 to 350 meters altitude
Winemaking: Pressed with whole clusters. Ambient yeast fermentation without added SO2. Aged in used demi-muids and barrels, sandstone eggs, and stainless steel tanks. Because of low pH's, malos are rare. No fining, light filtration. 40-60 ppm total SO2 at bottling
Specs
- Country France
- Region Sud-Ouest
- Appellation Jurançon
- Style White Wine
- Producer Castera
- Farming Practices Organic, Biodynamic
- Grapes Petit Courbu, Gros Manseng, Petit Manseng
- Food Pairings Roast White Meats, Fresh Seafood, White Sauce, Crunchy Greens, Aperitif
- Characteristics Flexes w/ Food, Zippy, Bright and Fresh