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Gros Manseng

Gros Manseng is one of the key white grape varieties from the Jurançon region in South West France. Traditionally associated with sweet wine production, the variety these days is used also to make dry wines, which tend to be highly aromatic with crisp, lemony flavours.

General Characteristics

Colour: White

Dryness: Medium Sweet

Tannin: Low

Body: Full

Acidity: High

ABV: Medium (+): 13.5-15%

Flavours: Grapefruit Lemon Lime Mandarin Orange Tangerine Nectarine Peach White Peach Honeydew Melon Melon Watermelon Blossom Elderflower White Flower Acacia Peony Apricot Cardamom Clove Ginger Baking Spice Cinnamon Nutmeg Beeswax Honey

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