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Key regions
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Synonyms
Gros Manseng is a white grape variety, with its roots in Jurançon, France.
The wines show medium body, low tannin, high acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to lemon, apricot, floral and spiced apricot.
It is planted most seriously in Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh, Irouléguy, Béarn and IGP Côtes de Gascogne.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Petit Manseng and Sauvignon Blanc.
On other labels it goes by Ichiriota Zuria and Handia.
At the table it suits mussels cooked on an open fire, smoked chicken salad and foie gras.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Mussels cooked on an open fire
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Smoked chicken salad
03
Foie gras
Also labelled.
Ichiriota Zuria, Handia.
Bottles to look for.
- Boutinot Uva Non Grata Gros Manseng, Vin de France
- Charles Hours-Clos Uroulat 'La Petite Hours' Sec, Jurancon, France
- Chateau Barrejat Blanc Sec, Pacherenc du Vic Bilh, France
- Chateau Jolys Sec, Jurancon, France
- Chateau Lapuyade, Jurancon, France
- Clos Lapeyre 'Lapeyre' Sec, Jurancon, France
- Domaine Bellegarde Energique Sec, Jurancon, France
- Domaine Bordenave Harmonie, Jurancon, France
Gros Manseng: common questions
01.What does Gros Manseng taste like?+
Gros Manseng tastes of lemon, apricot, floral and spiced apricot. The wines show medium body, low tannin, high acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Gros Manseng from?+
Gros Manseng originates in Jurançon, France.
03.Where is Gros Manseng grown?+
The key regions for Gros Manseng are Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh, Irouléguy, Béarn and IGP Côtes de Gascogne.
04.What food pairs with Gros Manseng?+
Pour it with mussels cooked on an open fire, smoked chicken salad and foie gras.
05.What else is Gros Manseng called?+
Gros Manseng is also labelled Ichiriota Zuria and Handia.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.