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Domaine Cauhapé - Quintessence Petit Manseng 2001

Domaine Cauhapé - Quintessence du Petit Manseng 2001

Notes: Guide Hachette 2** (Outstanding Wine)
This exceptional cuvée has garnered widespread acclaim and is considered by many professionals and wine lovers to be one of the greatest wines in the world. Perfectionism, meticulousness, and passion have come together to create a wine that every wine lover should have the chance to taste at least once. A masterpiece!

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Estate

Domaine de Cauhapé

Vintage

Quintessence du Petit Manseng

Vintage

2001

Designation

Jurançon

Region

Southwest

Grape varieties

100% Petit Manseng

Regions

Clay-silicate soil with 36% clay. Southeast-facing valley

Viticulture

The vineyard is managed with the utmost care. Everything is done by hand, using a strictly organic approach

Grape Harvest

Hand-picking of grapes, placed in small crates, on Christmas Eve

Winemaking

Direct pressing for 18 hours, fermentation in new barrels

Livestock farming

Aged for 2 years in new oak barrels; racked every 3 months

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

vibrant color, amber-colored

Nose

intensely aromatic, with a youthful character, notes of very ripe apricot, praline, candied medlar, and roasted citrus

Palate

well-balanced, lively and elegant, both vibrant and delicate, with toasty, almost chocolatey notes

Serve

bottled at 10% ABV

Open

1 hour ago

Drink from

2010

High point

2021

Drink before

2031

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Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

A d&eacute;guster pour lui m&ecirc;me pour essayer de percer le myst&egrave;re du temps !<br/>

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Rated estate (2026 guide): 4* Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)

About the estate:

This is the largest private estate in Jurançon and the most widely distributed brand in high-end restaurants and luxury wine shops. Henri Ramonteu has perfected the small-scale production of sweet wines with spectacular aromas and a fascinating finish. All share the estate’s signature style: fruitiness of great purity and concentration, balanced by the region’s characteristic liveliness. Top-notch.

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Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

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