2022DomaineCastéraJurançon-SecTauzy,France

<p>Tauzy is a 2 hectare lieu-dit named after the Pyrenees oak tree also called chêne tauzin. Vines planted 1991-2012. Farming is organic (certified), with biodynamic practices.</p><p>60% Petit Manseng, 30% Petit Courbu, 10% Gros Manseng</p><p>Terroir: Silty-clay and red clay soils with iron-rich gravels over Poudingue bedrock (see main write-up). East-facing, 5-27% slope at 300 to 350 meters altitude</p><p>Winemaking: Pressed with whole clusters. Ambient yeast fermentation without added SO2. Aged in used demi-muids and barrels, sandstone eggs, and stainless steel tanks. Because of low pH’s, malos are rare. No fining, light filtration. 40-60 ppm total SO2 at bottling</p>