Wines made from Petit Manseng grapes of Gascogne
Discover the best wines made with Petit Manseng as a single variety or as a blend of Gascogne.
More informations about the variety Petit Manseng
Petit Manseng is a white grape variety of Pyrenean origin. Its small berries have a hard, well-ventilated skin, which allows Petit Manseng to resist grey rot. On the other hand, this variety is very sensitive to noble rot, which concentrates the aromas and makes it possible to produce remarkable sweet wines with flavours of exotic fruits, grapefruit, honey, gingerbread, etc. Rich in alcohol and acidity, these wines are very well balanced and very fine. petit manseng also produces fruity dry white wines. It is also used in the AOC Béarn, Jurançon, Pacherenc-du-Vic-Bilh, Tursan...
More informations about the region of South West
Between the Landes forest, the Garonne and the Pyrenees, the Gascony hillsides cover the Gers dePartment and part of the Landes and Lot-et-Garonne departments. The vineyards occupy the same area as Armagnac, a brandy still produced in the region, but whose volumes have declined in favour of vins de pays (now PGI). Under the influence of a mild oceanic Climate, it is fairly wet in the west, drier in the east, especially in summer. In the west, the subsoil of tawny sands is of marine origin, covered with boulbènes; in the east, it gradually gives way to molasse, a rock resulting from the erosion of the Pyrenees.
What are the typical flavors of the Petit Manseng grape variety?
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Petit Manseng
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Petit Manseng
- GooseberryPresent in 1% of Petit Manseng
- MangoPresent in 1% of Petit Manseng
- LycheePresent in 1% of Petit Manseng
- KiwiPresent in 1% of Petit Manseng
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Petit Manseng
- EarthPresent in 1% of Petit Manseng
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Petit Manseng
- StrawPresent in 1% of Petit Manseng
- OakPresent in 1% of Petit Manseng
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Petit Manseng
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Petit Manseng
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Petit Manseng
- Orange zestPresent in 1% of Petit Manseng
- FloralPresent in 1% of Petit Manseng
- Passion fruitPresent in 1% of Petit Manseng
- MelonPresent in 1% of Petit Manseng
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Petit Manseng
- LimePresent in 1% of Petit Manseng
News about the grape variety Petit Manseng
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Under-the-radar Brunello producers in 2022
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