Domaine Castéra - Jurançon Sec - XXIII - White - 2023

Wine:

Magnificent! The 2023 White Jurançon Sec XXIII bursts with vibrant tropical notes of Victoria pineapple and mango. The nose offers incredible intensity, while the palate follows through with richness, structure, and depth. Bold yet balanced by a fine acidity and fresh energy, this is a powerful wine with impressive complexity. Named Olivier Poussier’s Favorite Selection, rated 93/100.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested. Fermented with indigenous yeasts. Aged on lees in a variety of wooden containers.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Bright, light golden yellow.

Nose:

A beautifully ripened harvest with delicate aromas of Victoria pineapple and green mango.

Palate:

This cuvée embraces its aromatic intensity with a rich, layered, yet refined style. It offers a precise and smooth structure with an impressively fine, lingering finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Aperitifs, smoked fish and grilled sardines, scallops, poultry in cream sauce, exotic dishes such as pan-fried foie gras with mango and pineapple chutney, goat's cheese, Pyrenean ewe's cheese, a slice of 24-month Comté cheese.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

Franck Lihour, a true master of Jurançon, has made a name for himself at Domaine Castéra. Drawing inspiration from the precision of top Champagne houses, he combines expert pressing techniques with indigenous yeast fermentations and minimal sulfur. The wines are then aged in a blend of oak barrels and sandstone eggs, bringing out the finest expressions of Jurançon, marked by vibrant tension and clarity.

Lihour's expertise is built on years of experience at legendary estates like Clos Joliette, as well as time spent in Burgundy and at Château Suduiraut in Sauternes. His commitment to organic and biodynamic farming completes his meticulous approach, which is focused on precision, vineyard-specific practices, and purity of expression.