| Category: | White Wines |
| Sub-Category: | White Wines |
| Producer: | D Dagueneau |
| Label Name: | Les Jardins Babylone Jurancon |
| Vintage: | 2006 |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Jurançon (Sud-Ouest, Aubertin foothills of the Pyrénées) |
| Volume: | 1500ml |
| ABV: | 12% |
| Grape(s): | Petit Manseng |
| Acidity: | 5 |
| Sweetness: | 4 |
| Body: | 4 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 10-12°C |
Awards/Ratings
Widely acclaimed across vintages (RVF 94+, Robert Parker 93–94 for some demi‑sec/moelleux releases; Jancis Robinson ~17/20 for select vintages)
Tasting Note
Luscious tropical fruit, candied citrus, quince and honey with truffle and warm spice notes; vibrant, racy acidity balances pronounced sweetness and leaves a long, mineral, saline finish.
Food Pairing
Foie gras, roasted poultry, blue cheese (Roquefort), citrus desserts, tarte tatin; Asian: curried prawns, Thai green curry, tandoori chicken, spicy Szechuan duck.
Production Method
Hand-harvested by successive passes; slow pneumatic pressing; fermentation and ageing in oak (cigar/tonne/barrel) with minimal filtration and careful sulphur use.
Vineyard Info
Small terraced Les Jardins de Babylone vineyard purchased by Didier Dagueneau c.2002; now run by his son Louis‑Benjamin. Renowned micro‑site producing Petit Manseng with focus on balance and longevity.
D Dagueneau Les Jardins Babylone Jurancon 2006
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