Dagueneau Les Jardins Babylone Jurancon Sec 2015

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Dagueneau
Label Name:
 
Les Jardins Babylone Jurancon Sec
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Jurançon (South West)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng, Courbu, Camaralet, Lauzet
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Highly regarded and rare bottling; )

Tasting Note
Explosive citrus and tropical aromas (pineapple, clementine, quince) with saline/mineral and menthol notes. Dense, focused palate of stone fruit, bright acidity and spice, finishing long, stony and iodic.

Food Pairing
Western: scallops, oysters, grilled prawns, seafood pasta, roasted/herb chicken, soft goat cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, miso‑glazed black cod, Thai green curry, tandoori chicken, spicy Sichuan or curry dishes.

Production Method
Fermented and aged in large oak vessels including demi-muids and 'cigar' barrels; ~12 months élevage in wood, blended after maturation and lightly filtered before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Les Jardins de Babylone is a very small Domaine started by Didier Dagueneau (now run by Louis‑Benjamin); limited-production estate in Jurançon farming local varieties with organic/sustainable practices.