Camin Larredya - Jurançon Costa Blanca 2023 (sec)
93/100
RVF
"An aromatic and intense Jurançon that simply makes you happy!"
An exceptional dry Jurançon—the gold standard for this vintage from Jean-Marc Grussaute! Full-bodied, rich, and refreshing, with exotic and mineral notes.
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Eye
Pale gold color with green highlights
Nose
A complex bouquet of yellow fruit and citrus notes, with subtle hints of violet candy and honey, and a touch of bergamot, pepper, and cumin
Palate
Full-bodied and refreshing, with aromas of citrus and exotic fruits, spicy notes, great vibrancy, exceptional depth of flavor, and a very long finish!
Serve
Decant at 10°C
Drink starting at
2026
Drink before
2040+
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs beautifully with flambéed prawns, lobster Thermidor, clams stuffed with parsley butter, chicken with candied lemon, monkfish with tandoori spices, dry goat cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
A leading light in Jurançon, this estate—managed using organic and biodynamic farming methods—is the appellation’s undisputed star, embodied by its owner, Jean-Marc Grussaute. Its finest terraces even produce an exceptionally rich and subtle wine at a price that remains affordable. The entire range, whether dry or sweet, is of an admirable standard. That fifth star is truly not far off.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 93/100
Rated estate (2026 guide): 3*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience)
About the wine:
Costa Blanca: radically different, more mineral than fruity, although the body still comes across as full and rich, despite the pronounced acidity. There is definitely something unique about this wine... Is it shell-like? Or perhaps reminiscent of the Loire?
About the estate:
The death of his father brought Jean-Marc Grussaute back to the roots of his native Béarn, to the fledgling Jurançon vineyard, whose terraces had been reclaimed by the previous generation. At the time, the Camin Larredya estate was growing strawberries; the grapes from its few rows of vines were taken to the cooperative. He completed his apprenticeship there while playing rugby for ten years with Section Paloise. He gave up rugby, switched to organic farming, and changed sides—as well as his network, contacts, and methods. In fact, he didn’t rely on any set methods, trusting instead to his instincts and to the Petit Manseng, the cornerstone of Jurançon’s history and future. He planted massal selections and refined his harvest timing, blends, and aging techniques. Following this same approach, he developed a passion for the great terroirs he identified on maps: first Clos Joliette, which he farmed for a time with Nas’s “A Bisto” crew; then the Côte Blanche, his revelation. For this site, he tamed the slope and, in barely six years, demonstrated the exceptional quality of the terroir on the Dano-Montian limestones of Lasseube. In addition to his talent, the 2023 Winemaker of the Year possesses the determination that allows him to go where others shy away, thereby bringing renown to an entire region.
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