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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Gros Manseng - Petit Manseng is a white blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to South West France, France.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, high acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
Look for honeysuckle, jasmine, lemon, banana, honey and floral.
The regions that matter for it are Jurancon and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, varies vigour and a preference for similar climates for both varieties.
It blends readily with Sauvignon Blanc and Petit Courbu.
Watch for the synonyms: Gros Manseng and Petit Manseng.
At the table it suits smoked salmon, stollen and banana cake.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
01
Smoked salmon
02
Stollen
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Banana cake
Also labelled.
Gros Manseng, Petit Manseng.
Bottles to look for.
- Camin Larredya La Part Davan Sec, Jurancon, France
- Charles Hours-Clos Uroulat Happy Hours Fruity Moelleux, Jurancon, France
- Chateau Jolys, Jurancon, France
- Chateau Lafitte Sec, Jurancon, France
- Chateau Viella Louise d'Aure Moelleux, Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh, France
- Clos Lapeyre 'Lapeyre', Jurancon, France
- Clos Larrouyat 'Meteore' Sec, Jurancon, France
- Domaine Bellegarde La Pierre Blanche Sec, Jurancon, France
Gros Manseng - Petit Manseng: common questions
01.What does Gros Manseng - Petit Manseng taste like?+
Gros Manseng - Petit Manseng tastes of honeysuckle, jasmine, lemon, banana, honey and floral, plus two more. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, high acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Gros Manseng - Petit Manseng from?+
Gros Manseng - Petit Manseng originates in South West France, France.
03.Where is Gros Manseng - Petit Manseng grown?+
The key regions for Gros Manseng - Petit Manseng are Jurancon and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh.
04.What food pairs with Gros Manseng - Petit Manseng?+
Pour it with smoked salmon, stollen and banana cake.
05.What else is Gros Manseng - Petit Manseng called?+
Gros Manseng - Petit Manseng is also labelled Gros Manseng and Petit Manseng.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.