Charles Hours
Charles Hours Cuvée Marie Jurançon Sec
White wine
4.0
Expert Rating
4.0
Regularly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Charles Hours Cuvée Marie Jurançon Sec is a high-quality white wine produced by Charles Hours, a renowned winemaker from the Jurançon appellation in southwestern France. The wine is made from grapes grown in the region's unique terroir, which features steep slopes, clay-limestone soils, and a warm, sunny climate. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the best grapes, gentle pressing, and fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve the wine's fresh, fruity flavors and aromas. The resulting wine is a dry, crisp, and refreshing white with notes of citrus, green apple, and white flowers, making it a perfect match for seafood, salads, and light dishes.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Charles Hours Cuvée Marie Jurançon Sec is a delightfully crisp and aromatic white wine.The nose has intense aromas of citrus, green apple, and white flowers. The palate is full-bodied and flavorful, with a lively acidity and notes of honey and tropical fruits. On the finish, there are hints of mineral and spice. Overall, this is a well-balanced, sophisticated white that will be a great addition to any meal.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2043
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (2)
Gros Manseng
Petit Courbu
ORIGINS
Winery: Charles Hours
Region: South West France
The South West region of France is an important wine zone, encompassing the administrative regions of Aquitaine, Limousin and Midi-Pyrénées, but excluding Bordeaux. It has a long and varied history, from its days as a British trading partner to its current struggle to gain recognition for its diverse wines.
South West France has a long and storied history of winemaking. The region has been producing wine since the Roman era, and it has been an important part of the local culture ever since. In the Middle Ages, the region was known for its fortified wines, and it was a major producer of sweet wines during the Renaissance. Today, South West France is one of the most important wine regions in the world.CUSTOMER RATING
4.0
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