Region: South West France
Appellation: Jurancon
Type/Style: White Wine
Grapes: Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng, and Petit Courbu

2020 Domaine Castera Jurançon Sec “Tauzy”

Origin & Terroir
Domaine Castera is located in Jurançon, in Southwest France. The “Tauzy” cuvée is a Jurançon Sec (dry white), blending Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng, and Petit Courbu. 
The soils are silty-clay and red-clay with iron-rich components, lending structure and minerality.
The vines are manually harvested, and the domaine avoids chemical fertilizers and herbicides. 

Vinification & Style
Fermentation is done in stainless steel, preserving freshness and purity of fruit. 
Castera typically practices ambient yeast and low intervention techniques across their range. 

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Rich gold in color, showing weight and depth. 

• Nose: Aromas of pineapple, apricot, citrus zest, and tropical notes, with herbal nuances and a mineral edge. 

• Palate: Dry but generous — lively acidity balances ripe fruit. Flavors echo white orchard fruit, citrus, and stone, with a saline-mineral finish. 

• Structure: Medium to full body, vibrant acidity, good depth, and tension. 

Why It’s Special

• It’s an elegant dry expression of Jurançon, showcasing what the region’s indigenous grapes can do beyond the more familiar sweet styles.

• The iron-rich soils and precise, minimal intervention winemaking allow both richness and clarity to come through.

• This cuvée presents a wonderful balance of fruit, minerality, and freshness — making it versatile and food-friendly.

Food Pairing & Serving Tips
Serve cool (~ 10–12 °C / 50–54 °F) in a white wine glass to highlight aromatics.
Pairs beautifully with seafood (oysters, scallops), goat cheese, sushi, Asian-style cuisine, or simply as a refined aperitif.