Lionel Osmin Jurançon Clos Cancaillau Dernier Carré 2015

Domaine History

The Barrère family established the estate in the 1940s. Its vineyards extend across three historic Jurançon terroirs in Lahourcade and Cuqueron: Clos Cancaillaü, Clos de la Vierge, and Domaine Lahitte. Anne-Marie Barrère now leads the estate with the support of her sister Christiane.

Terroir

The grapes come from a south-facing, amphitheatre-shaped slope in the Pyrenean foothills, with clay-limestone soil rich in pebbles. The mild oceanic growing season is followed by a dry, warm autumn influenced by southerly winds, allowing the grapes to concentrate through passerillage on the vine without botrytis.

Winemaking

Manual selections take place from October to mid-November. Part of the harvest undergoes skin maceration, followed by slow, gentle pressing. Alcoholic fermentation takes place at controlled temperature in thermoregulated tanks.

Tasting Notes

Bright golden colour. The expressive, complex nose shows pineapple, mango, white truffle, and a hint of vanilla. The palate is lively, elegant, fresh, and airy, with exotic and candied-fruit flavours. Its balance of sweetness and acidity gives this sweet wine a fresh, refined style.

A vibrant and refined Jurançon, combining exotic fruit, freshness, and an airy balance.

Pairing

Serve at 8–10°C as an aperitif, or with foie gras, pineapple chicken, curries, duck with orange, roast chicken, Pyrenean sheep’s cheese, Cantal, Roquefort, fruit desserts, or crêpes.