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Jurançon Sec Castéra (Domaine) Autres Pentes Franck Lihour 2023
13%
0.75L
Intensity
A dazzling white wine with notes of citrus and tropical fruit with exceptional freshness and minerality.
More infoThis Jurançon Sec Castéra from Franck Lihour’s Domaine Autres Pentes is an exceptional white wine from the AOC Jurançon Sec appellation in south-west France. Its bright, pale yellow colour with golden reflections sets it apart.
The nose is lively and fresh, with notes of citrus fruits such as grapefruit and lemon, complemented by hints of white-fleshed fruits such as peach and a light minerality. The palate opens with a lively attack, supported by refreshing acidity and a fine structure. Flavours of citrus and tropical fruit, notably pineapple, combine harmoniously with a crisp texture and a touch of spice. The long, lingering finish leaves a lemony, mineral impression.
This Jurançon Sec pairs perfectly with seafood, grilled fish, white meats in sauce or goat’s cheese. We recommend serving it at a temperature of 10–12°C to complement a variety of delicate and refined dishes.
About the Producer Domaine Castéra
Acquired by the Lihour family 1885, this 1é-hectare domain has not changed hands since. Five generations have succeeded, and now it's up to Franck Lihour who is taking more and more responsibility after his parents, Christian and Pierrette. Most of the vines here are grown in clay-rich soil and are treated with natural products like manure. Whether they are used for the dry or sweet wines, all of the grapes are harvested by hand in successive sorting sessions. During vinification, the producers aim to use as little sulphur as possible. Their philosophy has always been the same: to craft soulful wines. Known for their explosive ‘domain cuvées', they are also lauded for the single-parcel cuvées that have impressive intensity and depth.
