South West France - Jurançon - The Growing Environment and Grape Growing
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Describe the growing environment, climate of Jurancon and the impact on cost of the growing environment.
- Foothills Pyrenees at 300m
- Föhn wind give dry and hot wind, dries but also boost temperature; good to overture berries for sweet wines.
- Mild humid; high rainfall 1200mm
- Vineyards on slopes, good drainage but cost:
- Terraces: initial investments and maintenance
- handpicking
- selective picking
- Low yields
Describe Petit manseng, used in Jurancon
- Early budding, hence prone to spring frosts (see above).
- It is mid to late ripening,
- has thick skins and is resistant to botrytis bunch rot, which makes it suitable for late harvesting.
- It is moderately aromatic and retains its high acidity, making it particularly suitable for the production of balanced sweet wines.
- It also has high alcohol; picking date important to balance acidity.
What is different of Gros Manseng in comparison with Petit Manseng?
Bigger, higher yields, less aromatic. Mainly for dry wines.
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