Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
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.