Cuvee Jean Paul Sec

Cuvee Jean Paul Sec, IGP Gascogne, France, NV

Grapes: A blend of 75% Colombard and 25% Ugni Blanc, sustainable farming, unoaked

Producer Tasting Note:

A fresh nose of lime, basil, freshly cut green grass and guavas. The medium-bodied palate continues with more grapefruit, subtle passionfruit and zingy tropical lemon.

Region: The rolling hills between the scattered medieval towns and villages of Gascony in south-west France are predominantly white wine country. For many decades growers here have provided Boutinot with an excellent source of Colombard and Ugni Blanc, which together provide a pleasant mix of tropical and herbaceous flavours. The wine is grown and vinified sustainably, achieving HVE3 certification. Vines are generally trained using the Guyot system and vigorous grape selection is used to capture both the fresh aromatics and provide the longevity needed to maintain the consistent flavour profile for which Cuvée Jean-Paul is known. 

Winemaking: On delivery to the cellar, the grapes are cooled, then undergo maceration on skins for 10-15 hours before pneumatic pressing and cold settling to preserve the aromas. The wine is kept on fine lees to retain maximum freshness before crafting into the final cuvée. To ensure freshness, Boutinot blend and bottle up to four times a year - an intricate process essential to maintaining stylistic continuity and quality, one which demands knowledge of how each component parcel will evolve.

Food Match: Ideal as an apéritif or with fish and chips, simple vegetable or salad dishes