Dagueneau Les Jardins Babylone Jurancon Sec 2016

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Dagueneau
Label Name:
 
Les Jardins Babylone Jurancon Sec
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Jurançon (Sud-Ouest, Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng, Camaralet (Camararet), Lauzet, Petit Courbu.
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Bettane & Desseauve 94/100; praised by La Revue du Vin de France for precision, freshness and terroir expression

Tasting Note
Powerful, exotic citrus and stone-fruit aromas, bright lemon-mint acidity, saline-mineral core and a dense, textured palate with hints of pineapple, apricot and spice; long, precise finish. (Dry).

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lobster, scallops with beurre blanc, roast chicken, foie gras, blue cheeses. Asian: curried prawns, Thai green curry, spicy Sichuan prawns, sushi and sashimi, yakitori.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; slow pneumatic pressing; fermentation and 12-month élevage under wood in large foudres, demi-muids and cigar-shaped barrels; minimal correction, light filtration.

Vineyard Info
Micro-terroir of 3.2 hectares on terraced slopes at Aubertin, bought by Didier Dagueneau; now run by Louis-Benjamin, continuing biodynamic/organic practices.