Cuvee Jean Paul Sec

The rolling hills between the scattered medieval towns and villages of Gascony are predominately white wine country. Designated Pays de Gascogne in 1982, it was here 30 years ago that we were drawn to source our house white wines from the locally grown Colombard and Ugni Blanc grape varieties. Vines are trained using the Guyot system and vigorous grape selection is used to capture the fresh aromatics and flavour. On delivery to the cellar, the grapes are cooled by gas (CO2), undergo maceration pelliculaire for 5-15 hours, then pneumatic pressing, and debourbage à froid. Once the alcoholic fermentation is complete, the wine is conserved on its lees to retain maximum freshness. The wines are regularly benchmarked against competitor's wines from around the world and continues to outshine them.

Tasting notes

A very pretty nose with notes of basil, freshly cut green grass and guavas. The creamy palate continues with more green fruits and flowers; figs and tobacco flowers.

Food match

Ideal as an apéritif or with fish and simple vegetable dishes or salads.