Lionel Osmin - Clos de la Vierge Jurançon Sec | French White Wine

Name: Lionel Osmin - Clos de la Vierge Jurançon Sec | French White Wine
Brand: Manila Wine
SKU: Product15759
Price: 1490.00 PHP

Skip to the end of the images gallery

Skip to the beginning of the images gallery

Be the first to review this product

PHP 1,490

Wine Type: White
Varietals: Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng
ABV: 14%
Vintage: 2023
Country: France
Region: Jurançon
Bottle Size: 750ml

Availability: In stock

SKU

Product15759

Description

Clos de la Vierge (“Square of the Virgin” / Le Carré de Peès) is a dry white wine from Jurançon Sec, in the South-West of France, made by Lionel Osmin & Cie. The wine is predominantly Gros Manseng, with a smaller proportion of Petit Manseng in certain blends (though some cuvées are 100 % Gros Manseng). The vines are old (some over 50 years), planted on steep terraces in the terroirs of Lahourcade and Cuqueron, often on rocky soils (galets roulés, silice, etc.). The altitude, exposure, and vineyard work (manual harvest, careful ripeness) give the wine intense aromatic complexity and good freshness. Alcohol content is about 14–14.5 % depending on vintage.

Tasting Notes

COLOR:
Bright pale gold with greenish-gold reflections. Sometimes a deeper golden hue in riper vintages.

NOSE:
Rich fruit profile: white peach, apricot, Bartlett pear, mandarin/orange zest; hints of exotic fruit (melon, mango, even lychee in some reviews); floral touches (acacia, jasmine); subtle spice, often white pepper; sometimes a vanilline / light oak or honeyed background depending on ageing. Mineral and sometimes saline notes show especially in the finish.

TASTE:
Generous and full-bodied, yet well balanced. Good acid backbone gives freshness; texture is fairly rich, with a certain plumpness and roundness (“gras”) but not heavy. Flavours mirror the nose: stone fruit, citrus, with spice and maybe an exotic touch; some versions have a honeyed note and long finish. The minerality / saline hints lend a nice precision.

FINISH:
Long finish, with lingering fruit, spice, a touch of salinity and freshness. It has a good potential to be kept for several years (5-10+ in good conditions) for many cuvées.

Food Pairing

Because it is a dry, aromatic, somewhat full bodied white with freshness and acidity, this wine pairs well with:

Seafood and shellfish: lobster, crab, shrimp; lightly sauced fish; fish in creamy or herb sauces.

Smoked fish: especially trout smoked, salmon, or other fish with smoke which works well with its fruit + acidity combination.

White meat dishes: Poultry in cream sauces; veal; chicken with mildly spiced or citrusy dressings.

Cheese: Goat cheese especially; fresh cheeses; possibly even some semi-soft cheeses. It can also stand up to cheeses with a bit more character because of its spice/mineral edge.

Other: Some suggestions include shellfish platters, terrines, or even as an aperitif. With its aromatic richness, it can match foods with subtle spice or herbs.

Facts

Wine Type:

White Wine

Country:

France

Region:

Jurançon

Vintage:

2023

Bottle Size:

750ml

ABV:

14%

Body:

Light-Bodied Red Wine

Style:

Southwest France White

Vivino Rating:

4.0

Brand:

Manila Wine

We arrange the delivery of your purchase to the delivery address you provide.

All orders with delivery address within Metro Manila are FREE of delivery charges.

We deliver your purchase right to your doorstep, anywhere in the Philippines. We find for you the right courier and delivery service company to guarantee a fast and efficient delivery of your purchase.
Send us an email Click Here or call us at this number +63917 860 0808.