Gros Manseng

Gros Manseng

93 James Suckling
2022 Château du Tertre Tertre Blanc
grape Gros Manseng, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier
35.00 28.93
93 James Suckling
2024 Château du Tertre Tertre Blanc
grape Gros Manseng, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier
Special Price 31.95 26.40 Regular Price 35.95
2021 Plaimont Les Vignes Retrouvées Saint-Mont Blanc
grape Arrufiac, Gros Manseng, Petit Courbu

The Gros Manseng grapes come from the French region of Sud-Ouest, located just south of Bordeaux in the Gascony wine region. The grape is not only used for dry but also for sumptuous sweet wines. The Gros Manseng grape is used in the regions of Béarn, Pacherenc, Tursan, Vin de pays of the Côtes de Gascogne and the typical aperitif from the Gers, the floc de Gascogne. Gros manseng is often used for the dry Jurançon sec. It is a more yielding grape variety than its little brother, the Petit Manseng.

What does wine from the Gros Manseng grape taste like?

The Gros Manseng grape produces golden-yellow, spicy white wines with flowers, spices and apricot on the nose. Wines from the Gros Manseng come in different styles. If the alcohol percentage is below 12%, the wine is usually fresh and easy to digest. The more alcoholic versions are often richer and heavier.

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