Camin Larredya, Jurançon Moëlleux, Au Capceu, South West, France [78.3G/L RS], 2022

Producer Profile

Jean Marc Grussaute is producing some of the most sought after Jurançons at his 11ha Camin Larredya.

The dry wines are precise, powerful, but fresh and perfectly balanced. The sweet wines also display the same liveliness and precision; the residual sweetness is always in harmony with the crisp, balancing acidity.

Viticulture

The vineyards are planted on south-facing slopes, 250 to 300 meters above sea level, protected by westerly air currents at the top of the hill. The soil is a blend of clay and loam with puddingstone, a type of sedimentary rock. The vineyards are certified organic. Hand-harvested typically in November, benefiting from warm autumn winds from Spain.

Winemaking

The grapes are directly pressed, followed by fermentation using native yeasts in oak barrels (50% new). The wines are aged on their lees for 18 months in oak casks (50% new) "sur lie" to add structure and complexity.

Tasting Note

A breathtakingly elegant Jurançon Moelleux, offering the richness of a sweet wine with crystalline freshness. In the glass, it glows with a golden hue. The nose is deeply aromatic, layered with candied pineapple, orange blossom, quince jelly, and wild honey, accented by hints of saffron, chamomile, and wet stone. The palate is luscious but finely poised — vibrant acidity cuts through the sweetness, giving lift and length. Flavours of ripe mango, preserved lemon, and apricot tart unfold with tension and grace, finishing on a clean, mineral note. A wine of purity, precision, and soul.

Food Matching

Au Capceu is a gastronomic experience in itself. Sublime with blue cheese like Roquefort or Bleu des Basques, or paired with duck liver parfait and spiced fig chutney.