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The tasting |
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Bright, light golden yellow. |
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A beautifully ripened harvest with delicate aromas of Victoria pineapple and green mango. |
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This cuvée embraces its aromatic intensity with a rich, layered, yet refined style. It offers a precise and smooth structure with an impressively fine, lingering finish. |
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The sommelier's advice |
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Serve between 10 and 12°C. |
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Aperitifs, smoked fish and grilled sardines, scallops, poultry in cream sauce, exotic dishes such as pan-fried foie gras with mango and pineapple chutney, goat's cheese, Pyrenean ewe's cheese, a slice of 24-month Comté cheese. |
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From now until 2030 |
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The estate and the wine |
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A true virtuoso of Jurançon, Franck Lihour has elevated Domaine Castéra to new heights. Drawing inspiration from the meticulous press techniques of Champagne’s finest houses, fermentations with indigenous yeasts and minimal sulphur, and ageing in a combination of oak barrels and sandstone eggs, he crafts wines of remarkable precision and luminous tension.
With experience honed at legendary estates such as the iconic Clos Joliette, Burgundy, and Château Suduiraut in Sauternes, Lihour brings unparalleled expertise to his work. Guided by organic and biodynamic principles, his approach is rooted in parcel-specific vinification, delivering wines of exceptional focus, clarity, and depth. |
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Magnificent! The 2023 White Jurançon Sec XXIII bursts with vibrant tropical notes of Victoria pineapple and mango. The nose offers incredible intensity, while the palate follows through with richness, structure, and depth. Bold yet balanced by a fine acidity and fresh energy, this is a powerful wine with impressive complexity. Named Olivier Poussier’s Favorite Selection, rated 93/100. |
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Hand-harvested. Fermented with indigenous yeasts. Aged on lees in a variety of wooden containers.
Certified organic wine. |
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AWARDS |
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The estate is rated 1 star in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2025 (RVF) and 3 stars in the Bettane & Desseauve Guide 2025. This Favorite Selection cuvée is rated 93/100 by our Selection Committee! |
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