Jurançon wine

The small wine region of Jurançon has enjoyed the appreciable advantage of inspiring many people to talk about it, over the course of its long and rich history. The origins of the region’s vineyards can be traced back to the distant past. According to the most widely accepted theories, vines were introduced to Béarn 2,000 years ago by the Romans (Gallo-Roman mosaics symbolising vines found in the Jurançon area).

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The Jurançon wine region

Jurançon rose to fame after being used to celebrate the baptism of King Henri IV. Jurançon vines are grown on steep slopes, similar to those found around Tain l’Hermitage. The grapes are exposed to a climate influenced both by the Atlantic Ocean and the Pyrenean mountains. The winegrowers use traditional grape varieties such as Lauzet, Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng and Courbu. Sweet Jurançon is a golden wine with flavours of exotic fruits and honey. It continues to age for a very long time. Dry Jurançon’s colour has a hint of light green. The blanc de blanc is a fresh and aromatic dry wine. Dry Jurançon makes up 75% of wine production in Jurançon.