Petit Manseng

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This white wine-producing grape is being grown on small acreages in Virginia, notably by Chrysallis Vineyards. The vine originates in the Jurancon region of southwestern France, where it is highly regarded. Wines made from this variety read more...in the Jurancon are typically of exceptionally high quality and can be very aromatic. Aromas of the wines are suggestive of cinnamon, peaches and pineapple. The best and most famous wines from the region are the Jurancon Moelleux. These are sweet wines, which are made from the small thick grapes that have been left on the vine well into November in order to concentrate natural sugars. This coupled with the grapes' natural high acidity, creates the ideal combination for great dessert wine production. The vine's loose clusters, and the high pergola training it receives in the Jurancon, limits Petit Manseng's susceptibility to rot. This is ideal for production in the humid conditions of Virginia. Unfortunately, the vine also requires an extended growing season. Only areas where early spring frosts are not an issue are recommended for Petit Manseng.

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FrederiqueA reviewed Vitatge Vielh 2005:

November 2009

FrederiqueA

Subtle white fruit aromas and fresh on the palate.

Vitatge Vielh 2005

Starting at $22^.19 Snoothrank: 3/5

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FrederiqueA reviewed Clos Lapeyre Jurancon la Magendia 2005:

November 2009

FrederiqueA

A wonderful fruity and well-balanced wine, a pleasant discovery from the Jurançon region of France.

Clos Lapeyre Jurancon la Magendia 2005

Starting at $17^.66 Snoothrank: 2.5/5

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torchtaker reviewed Chateau de Jurque Jurancon Sec 2007:

October 2009

torchtaker

Very expressive crispy wine with strong hints of lemon and minerals in both ... the same region. This gros / petit manseng wine from the South West of France is however more acidic (for lack of a better word). In a good...

Chateau de Jurque Jurancon Sec 2007

Starting at $15^.46 Snoothrank: 3/5

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bcasabon reviewed Chateau Jolys Jurana§on Moelleux 2004:

October 2009

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Chateau Jolys Jurana§on Moelleux 2004

Starting at $16^.00 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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claverie reviewed Domaine Cauhape Jurancon Sec la Canopee 2006:

August 2009

claverie

Domaine Cauhape Jurancon Sec la Canopee 2006

Starting at $32^.54 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Simon8 reviewed Chateau Montus Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh Sec 2000:

July 2009

Simon8

The nose of a mature burgundy and the palate of an aged savenniere. Very bizarre and unsurprisingly for SW France much better with food.

Chateau Montus Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh Sec 2000

Starting at $20^.00 Snoothrank: 3/5

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henbjo reviewed Domaine Cauhape Noblesse du Temps 2005:

June 2009

henbjo

Very nice, golden yellow in colour. Fine aromas of jammy bright, yellow fruits and barrel wood. A whole world of delicious fruits on the palate, perfectly balanced off with nice fresh acidity. The long finish is...

Domaine Cauhape Noblesse du Temps 2005

Snoothrank: 4/5

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lamarr reviewed White Hall Petit Manseng Blanc 2006:

April 2009

lamarr

2006 White Hall Petit Manseng - Virginia - Color: yellow-green, favoring yellow, not pale, Nose: Mark - “Rotten Apples?”, we can’t tell the smell, Taste: very sweet, more of a dessert wine than an aperitif,...

White Hall Petit Manseng Blanc 2006

Starting at $17^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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reinisr reviewed Charles Hours Jurancon Sec Cuvee Marie 2004:

April 2009

reinisr

Charles Hours Jurancon Sec Cuvee Marie 2004

Starting at $10^.03 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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lamarr reviewed White Hall Vineyards Petit Manseng 2007:

April 2009

lamarr

Color: very pale, Nose: Smells like a Virginia Wine!, Taste: served too warm, a ... sweet like our previous Petit Manseng, pears, a little apple, decent finish Lamarr: B- Pete: Very salty(???) Alastor:

White Hall Vineyards Petit Manseng 2007

Snoothrank: 3/5

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