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Clos de la Vierge - The jewel of Jurançon - Laithwaites

THE JEWEL OF JURANÇON

A glorious white from a small family domaine puts southwest France on the map



The normal bottle price is £16.99 but Vineyard Partners pay just £11.99 saving £5 a bottle. You will get this lovely ‘thank you’ saving every year for as long as you remain a partner.

About the estate

Jurançon is one of the little-known star appellations of SW France, its white wines a truly authentic taste of the region’s quirky Manseng grape. We discovered this small domaine and loved the wine. It’s run by two 74+ year old sisters, Anne-Marie and Christiane Barrère, assisted by their more ancient mother, Madame, in the kitchen garden! It’s the sort of wine you might never try without an introduction, and it wins awards.

The wine

This is their single vineyard white, growing purely the local superstar grape Gros Manseng. Meticulously tended and gently fermented, no oak, it produces a characterful white with lush, creamy peach, blossom and bonbons aromas. Flavours of apricot, quince and peach again, with lovely weight and roundness, underscored by a whip of mineral freshness. This is a dream of a white, with no need for ageing.

How can you help?

The sisters, Anne-Marie and Christiane, may be in their eighth decade, but are fit and able, with a small team behind them at harvest time. Nearly all their wine has been sold locally, but with an ageing clientele and younger locals choosing to buyer from le supermarché, the ladies were worried about the future. By signing up for an annual case, Vineyard Partners ensure the ladies a guaranteed annual sale, while enthusiasm from their supporters is extremely heartening.

How it works - SAVE £60 on a 12-bottle case

  • FREE immediate delivery of your first Partner case of Clos de la Vierge Jurançon Sec.

  • There's the same big SAVING on your case every year you choose to take it. Delivery each year is in July.

  • There’s no obligation – you decide each year if you wish to take the case; you can cancel at any time.

  • Through the year we will send you updates from Anne-Marie and Christiane at Clos de la Vierge.

  • Visit the vineyard, meet the the winemakers and taste their wine direct from vat.

  • Exclusive offers each year on special bottles most customers won't hear about.

  • Invitation to special events and wine tours.

  • As with all wines, you have our 100% guarantee, love the wine or your money back … but with this special Vineyard Partner, we’re certain you’ll be delighted.

Please note: By taking up this offer, you authorise us to deduct the price of your future Vineyard Partner orders from the credit/debit card you used to pay for your first case. Each year you will receive a notification when your latest release is ready to ship as well as confirmation of the price.

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