About wines of Jurançon, France

September 27, 2010

About Wines from Southwest wine regions of France
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Jurancon Wine
Jurancon is an historic appellation for white wines from an area south-west of the town of Pau, in the far south-west of France. It was one of the country’s first wine appellations, and takes its name from the parish of Jurancon, which is now a suburb of Pau.
Jurancon wine can take three forms: AOC Jurancon, AOC Jurancon Sec and AOC Jurancon Vendanges Tardives.

Plain Jurancon wines may be made from the grape varieties Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng, Courbu, Camaralet and Lauzet, of which the last two together may only comprise up to 15% of the final blend. The grapes must not be harvested until they contain 187 grams of sugar, which must translate to residual sugar levels of a minimum of 35 grams per liter in the final wine. The lighter of these wines would be better compared to the style of Vouvray than Sauternes or Monbazillac, as they are higher in acidity, and offer notes of crystallised fruits and fresh mango rather than honey and biscuits.

Jurancon Sec wine may be made from the same varieties as plain Jurancon, without the restrictions on the percentages of Courbu and Camaralet. Chaptalization is permitted in colder vintages, but only to a limited extent, and the standard parameter is that the grapes must not be harvested until they contain 212 grams of sugar. The finished wines must have a residual sugar level of no more than 4 grams per liter. These wines are fresh on the palate, and characterized by notes of white flowers and ripe tropical fruit.
Wines made in a sweeter style, and made from grapes with a high level of natural sugar are covered by the Jurancon Vendanges Tardives title.

The climate here is moderated to some extent by the Atlantic Ocean, and is made warmer and drier (particularly around harvest time) by the effects of the Pyrenean Fohn winds. The region receives an average of 1200mm of rain per year.

The soils of the area are largely alluvial (clay and sand), being located between the rivers Gave d’Oloron and Gave de Pau, but there is also limestone to be found at higher elevations. The soil type known as ‘poudingue’ is characterized by round stones of sedimentary rock, and take their name from the old English fruit ‘pudding’, which they resemble in shape and weight.
A number of plots of land (or parcelles in French) were excluded from the appellation in 2004. They may still claim the appellation title until the harvest of 2024.

Source: http://www.wine-searcher.com/regions-jurancon

Although wines are widely available in most Asian countries, especially in Hong Kong which has eliminated import tariff on wines altogether, the availability of fine vintage wines is still very scarce. Most wine merchants offer big names, young vintages and cheaper wines for everyday consumption. Wine lovers and connoisseurs looking for something special often travel to Clark Pampanga Philippines to do their shopping at this Wine Shop in Manila.

At Yats Wine Cellars we believe that a little bit of knowledge in wine goes a long way to developing expectations in the wines we choose to buy or drink. Without expectation, it is difficult to really enjoy wine to its fullest. With this in mind, efforts are made by Yats Wine Cellars to make it as easy and enjoyable as possible for our clients to learn more about wine.

Birthday wine gifts is one of the most popular birthday gifts to give someone living in the Philippines. Fine Vintage wine from Yats Wine Cellars is a sure winner and it does not have to cost a great deal to send someone a bottle in Philippines

To avail of wine catering service of Yats Wine Cellars, just contact this wine supplier in Manila or Angeles Clark Philippines for a meeting to design a theme for the event. The venue for a wine event can be in the privacy of a home, the convenience of an office in Manila for example or in a clubhouse of a subdivision. Wine glasses and accessories necessary for wine service are included in the wine catering service. Moreover, interesting wine notes accompany the wine to help participants enjoy the event even more by learning a little bit about wine while enjoying the party. A wine steward will be present to serve the wine.

There is also an exciting collection of white wine from Burgundy at this wine shop in Clark Pampanga such as Meursault, Chablis, Chassagne Montrachet, Puligny Montrachet, Corton-Charlemagne and St. Aubin. Red wines from Burgundy, Bordeaux and Rhone are also available with a good depth of back vintages too. Visitors buy wine in Manila and Pampanga should not miss stopping at this wine shop for a few bottles of fine vintage wines to bring home.

http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

Getting to this wine shop in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone Philippines from Manila
Getting to the Clark Wine Center wine shop from Manila is quite simple: after entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway M A Roxas. Clark Wine Center is the stand-along white building on the right, at the corner A Bonifacio Ave. From the Clark International Airport DMIA, ask the taxi to drive towards the entrance of Clark going to Angeles City. From Mimosa, just proceed towards the exit of Clark and this wine shop is on the opposite side of the main road M A Roxas.

Clark Wine Center
Bldg 6460 Clark Observatory Building
Manuel A. Roxas Highway corner A Bonifacio Ave,
Angeles Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga 2023
0922-870-5173 0917-826-8790 (ask for Ana Fe)

Wine@Yats-International.com

YATS Wine Cellars
Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 ask for Rea or Chay

Best place to buy wine in Clark Pampanga outside Manila near Subic and Angeles City Philippines is Clark Wine Center.