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Domaine Cauhapé - Jurançon Quintessence du Petit Manseng 2015 (sweet)

Domaine Cauhapé - Jurançon Quintessence du Petit Manseng 2015 (liquoreux)

96/100

Wine Enthusiast

95/100

Gilbert & Gaillard

92/100

Bettane & Desseauve

(2014 Vintage Notes)
Petit Manseng
sweet
prestige
celebration

"A timeless wine, beyond time!"

An exceptional, velvety wine with remarkable intensity: candied apricot, exotic fruits, and acacia honey come together in a silky, fresh palate with a captivating finish. A moment of pure pleasure • Delivery in individual wooden crates is available for orders of this wine (depending on the country and selected shipping method)

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Estate

Domaine de Cauhapé

Vintage

Quintessence du Petit Manseng

Vintage

2015

Designation

Jurançon

Region

Southwest

Grape Varieties

100% Petit Manseng

Regions

Clay-siliceous soil with 39% clay, in a southeast-facing valley

Viticulture

Thoughtful and environmentally friendly

Grape Harvest

Harvested by hand, with the sun-dried grapes placed in small crates during the second half of December, through successive sorting (3 to 4 rounds)

Wine Production

Direct pressing, fermentation in new barrels

Livestock Farming

24 months in new barrels

Alcohol Content

14.5%

Residual sugars

130.5 g/L

Eye

Vibrant color, amber hue

Nose

Opulent, with aromas of candied apricot, exotic fruits, praline, acacia honey, and roasted citrus

Palate

Beautifully balanced, lively and elegant, both vibrant and delicate, with toasty, almost chocolatey notes and remarkable length

Serve

At 10°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2042+

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it on its own to try to unravel the mystery of time!

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 92/100 (2014 vintage)

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

About the estate:

It 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.

Decanter

Decanter

Rated Estate Recommended

Wine Enthusiast

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2020 guide) 96/100 (2014 vintage)

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

Gilbert & Gaillard

Gilbert & Gaillard

Wine rated (2018 guide) 95/100 (2014 vintage)

Rated Estate Recommended

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