Domaine Bordenave is located in the heart of the appellation of Jurançon and is one of the oldest properties in the region, carried on from father to son and daughter since 1676.
Planted on the southern and western slopes of Monein at the foot of the Pyrenees, the vines have good exposure to sunlight which ensures good maturation of the grapes. The soils are poor, composed of clay and silt, but are irrigated enough to allow the grapevines to take root deeply in the earth. Due to these tough conditions, the grape yield is limited but has strong concentration. The winemakers employ sustainable agriculture and use organic fertilizer on their vines. The average age of the vines is 25 years old.
region: jurançon, france
varietal: gros manseng
style: dry white (slight skin-contact)
farming/cellar: maceration with skin, followed by tank fermentation at a controlled temperature.Maturation on the fine lees for several months before bottling the following spring
pairing: best served with fried fish, shellfish or salmon, but also cooked pork and goat cheese. also is perfect as an aperitif.
