Domaine Laguilhon Jurancon Sec

Domaine Laguilhon is owned by viticulturalist Henri Estreboou. The
domaine is most likely named after a shepherd's crook (aiguillon)
because it is situated on a hill used by animals as a route to
pasture up in the Pyrenees. Their vineyards are located in Monein,
known for creating richer styles of Jurançon. With Domaine
Laguilhon, we have found a Jurançon that we feel offers great
value and is a perfect example of what this venerable wine
producing region does best.
VINEYARDS
The domain owns 12 hectares planted with Gros and Petit
Manseng. Vineyards are south facing and sit at 350 metres above
sea level. The soil here is called "poudingue de Jurançon" (derived
from the word pudding). It is composed of fragments of round
stones and alluvial sediment, which provides excellent drainage in
this wet region (1200mm of rain per year).
VINTAGE
The 2024 vintage in Jurançon proved challenging, with abundant
rainfall through June followed by summer heat and drought. The
region's elevated vineyard sites and characteristic Föhn winds
helped mitigate weather extremes. Rigorous vineyard
management and selective harvesting were essential, with only
the finest parcels chosen for production. Despite reduced yields,
the vintage ultimately delivered superior-quality wines with
concentrated character.
VINIFICATION
All the grapes were hand harvested at optimum ripeness and
underwent a moderate pressing before fermentation occurred in
temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine matured for
three months in stainless steel tanks before bottling.
TASTING NOTES
Pale yellow in colour, with green reflections, this dry Jurançon has
charming aromas of citrus and white flowers. On the palate, this
wine has bright accents of citrus fruit and a subtle minerality that
carries through to the long, refreshing finish