Clos Uroulat - Jurançon Moelleux - Happy Hours - White - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 White Jurançon Moelleux Happy Hours is an absolute triumph! It opens with exotic aromas of candied fruit and pineapple, balanced by remarkable freshness and purity. The palate continues this vibrant theme with great intensity and a perfectly balanced tangy edge. Crafted with no oak influence, it is clean, precise, and deeply flavourful, leading to a long, delicious finish. Perfectly suited to pair with pineapple tarts or fruit salads. Rated 93/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested at the end of October. Slow, gentle pressing, natural gravity settling. Fermentation and ageing for 6 months in vats.
Residual sugar: 82g/L

Color:

Bright, intense buttercup yellow.

Nose:

Dominant aromas of Victoria pineapple are complemented by a vibrant, pure freshness and hints of candied fruit.

Palate:

On the palate, a lively, invigorating freshness with a tangy edge creates perfect balance, leading to a persistent, clean, and flavourful finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Pineapple tart, fresh fruit salad, Roquefort, mature goat's cheeses, dark chocolate cake, wok of prawns and mung beans.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2027

A leading figure in Jurançon, Charles Hours has devoted his life to crafting exceptional wines. His cuvées embody the uncompromising standards he champions, elevating the entire appellation and cementing his status as a true benchmark.

Now in the capable hands of his daughter Marie, the estate continues to shine with modern, impeccably crafted Jurançons—absolute must-haves for any wine enthusiast’s collection!