Jurançon is a wine-producing region located in the southwestern part of France, in the foothills of the Pyrenees mountains. The region is famous for its white wines, which are produced from local grape varieties such as Gros Manseng, Petit Manseng, and Courbu.
The wines of Jurançon can be classified into two categories: Jurançon Sec, which are dry white wines, and Jurançon, which are sweet white wines. The sweet wines are usually made from late-harvested grapes that have developed a high concentration of sugars, resulting in a lusciously sweet but well-balanced wine often with flavors of tropical fruit, honey, and spice.
The area's terroir, which features clay and limestone soils and a mild climate influenced by both the Atlantic Ocean and the nearby mountains, is ideal for cultivating the rot-resistant Manseng grapes. The region's wines are often characterized by their freshness, complexity, and longevity.
Jurançon received its Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) designation, France's highest wine classification, in 1936. The region is also historically significant, as it is said that the French king Henri IV was christened with Jurançon wine. Today, the wines of Jurançon are considered among the finest white wines in France, enjoyed by wine lovers around the world.
