Cave des Producteurs de Jurançon Les Veritable

Established in 1949, 300 cooperative members make up the La Cave Du Juracon. The vines enjoy a mild maritime climate with protection from the Pyrenees. This influences and encourages the indigenous grape its character and potential. A dry, crisp white wine that is fruity and refreshing.

Founded in 1949 at the foot of the Pyrenees, the winery known as La Cave de Gan¬ Jurançon has become, over time, a distinguished landmark in Béarn. Bringing together 300 wine growers. Cave de Gan ¬Jurançon plays a leading role in the Jurançon and the Béarn appellations in the Southwest of France. They are a cooperative who are committed to and respectful of their local terroir, operating 750 hectares of vineyards, forty-five acres of which are tended to by their own team.

Jurançon is a wine growing region of Southwestern France, in the Basque region, in the foothills of the Pyrenees. All wine production is white. Dry Jurançon wine accounts for about 75% of the total wine production in Jurançon. However, the region is much more famous for its sweet, late-harvested dessert wines. Additionally, only white wines are permitted to be labelled as Jurançon under legal regulations.

Jurançon wines are typically made from the Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng, Lauzet and Courbu grape varietals. Gros Manseng is the main grape variety used for making Jurançon's dry wines whilst the smaller-berried Petit Manseng is typically used for the sweeter styles known as Jurançon Moelleux. This dry style wine is overflowing with elegant citrus, apple and nectarine.