Southwest France

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. Following major investments in the wine storehouses and the reorganization of vineyards, the winery has presented its first Vintage in 1993.

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.

Domaine Bordenave is planted with 2 grape varietals: Gros Manseng and Petit Manseng, both of which are common varietals in the Jurançon region.  The Gros Manseng is used to produce dry wines that are fresh and fruity, yet mellow with good balance between sweetness and acidity.  The Petit Manseng produces a variety of wines, from mellow vintages to liqueur like wines with aromas of candied fruit and honey.

Grape Varietals: 100% Gros Manseng harvested from the end of October to the end of November

Average Yield: 35 hl/ha

Vinification: Fermentation in tank with controlled temperature

Aging: Maturation on the fine lees in tank and partly in barrels for one year prior to bottling.

Tasting Notes: Amber and light, it smells like white flowers, fresh fruit, pear, and white peach.  It is very pleasant wine for any time of day.

Food Pairings: Ideal as an aperitif, it will also be excellent with foie gras, salmon, white meat, cheese, or with desserts.

Serving Temperature: 10-12°C

Cellaring Potential: 10 years

Grape Varietals: 100% Gros Manseng

Average Yield: 40 hl/ha

Vinification: Maceration with skin, followed by tank fermentation at a controlled temperature

Aging: Maturation on the fine lees for several months before bottling the following spring

Tasting Notes: Golden color with shades of green.  In its youth, the bouquet is fresh, elegant, and powerful with floral/citrus notes, such as lemon, broom, acacia, and grapefruit.  On the palate, this wine is fresh and charming, smooth and fruity.  There is a slight beading and a round structure, finished by a note of crisp acidity.  With age, it develops lovely aromas of grilled almonds, dry fruit, and truffle.

Food Pairings: Best served with fried fish, shellfish or salmon, but also cooked pork and goat cheese.  Also is perfect as an aperitif.

Serving Temperature: 8-10°C

Cellaring Potential: 5 years

Appellation: AOP Jurançon sec

Varietal Blend: 60% Gros Manseng, 40% Petit Manseng

Age of the Vines: 50 years old

Average Yield: 30 hl/ha

Certification: Certified Organic

Vinification: Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks.  Aged in barrels on the fine lies for 9 months before bottling.

Tasting Notes: Golden straw color with green reflections.  The nose exhales very expressive aromas of fresh fruit.  The palate is well-balanced between freshness and fruit with floral, citrus notes; this wine has finesse, complexity, and power.

Cellaring Potential: 6 years

Serving Temperature: 8-10°C

Food Pairings: Serve as an aperitif, or with grilled fish, shellfish, charcuterie, goat cheese, etc.

Appellation: Jurancon Sec

Grape Varieties: Gros Manseng

Vinification: Fermentation in temperature controlled tanks

Aging: On the fine lies in tank for 6 months before bottling

Average Yield: 40 hl/ha

Tasting Notes: Fresh and seductive aromas of exotic fruits. Full and fruity on the palate.

Food Pairings: Fish, charcuterie

Cellaring: 4-5 years

Serving Temp: 8-10 degrees C

Appellation: Jurançon

Grape Variety: Gros Manseng

Harvest: Old vines harvested by successive sorting in mid October.

Vinification: Fermentation in tank with controlled temperature.

Aging: On fine lees in tank and partially in barrels for 1.5 years before bottling.

Average Yield: 35 hl/ha

Tasting Notes: Exotic fruit and white flower notes. This is a very delicate wine. Ideal as an aperitif, to savor in the company of friends with foie gras toasts or with dessert.

Cellaring: Keep 10 years.

Serving Temperature: 10-12°c