2021DomaineCastera,Jurancon-Sec,France

<p>Variety: Gros Manseng (70%), Petit Courbu (30%)Vine Age: 1991 to 2012Terroir: Lieu-dits Caubeigt and Tauzy. Gros Manseng is on silty and clay-limestone soils, Petit Courbu on iron-rich sandstone. Poudingue bedrock (see main profile). East and southeast facing steep slopes at 300 to 350 meters altitude.Viticulture: Organic certification in 2021, biodynamic practicesWinemaking: Long whole-cluster pressing. Ambient yeasts fermentations without sulfur. Aged in mostly used demi-muids and barrels, sandstone eggs, and stainless steel tanks. Because of low pH’s, malos are rare. No fining. Light filtration.</p>