Awards/Ratings

Highly regarded by specialist retailers; older vintages earned strong praise (Bettane & Desseauve 5* for certain releases). 2020 listed by major retailers but lacks broad, single universal critic score

Tasting Note

Off‑dry, lush and vibrant: candied citrus, roasted pineapple, preserved lemon, white flowers, honey and warm spice; bright acidity balances sweetness, finishing mineral and long.

Food Pairing

Foie gras, blue or goat cheeses, apricot-glazed duck, roast pork or poultry; spicy Thai, Szechuan or Indian dishes, rich sushi (unagi), and fruit-based desserts (stone fruit, apricot tart).

Production Method

Late, hand-harvested grapes with rigorous sorting; indigenous yeast fermentation; aged in large oak vessels/demi-muids; minimal fining/filtration.

Vineyard Info

Originally created by Didier Dagueneau; Louis‑Benjamin Dagueneau now manages the small Jurançon holdings (Aubertin/Pau terraces); organic/biodynamic practices and low-intervention winemaking.