Some wines bend the rules. This one rewrites them entirely. An unforgettable experience.
A Rebel's Masterpiece
Les Jardins de Babylone was the passion project of the late, great Didier Dagueneau, a rebel genius. Here, in the steep terraces of Jurançon, he turned his focus to Petit Manseng, crafting one of the most thrilling white wines on earth. Today, his son Louis-Benjamin continues the magic.
This wine is a beautiful contradiction. Juicy mango, pineapple, and candied ginger burst from the glass, only to be reeled in by piercing acidity and a rush of salty, mountain-stone minerality. It is tropical, taut, and unforgettable, with a texture that is rich yet dances with energy.
How to Enjoy
This is a bottle for the curious and the bold. Decant it and pair it with foods that can meet its energy, like spicy Thai curry, aged Comté cheese, or foie gras.
Quick Facts
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Producer: |
Didier Dagueneau |
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Wine: |
Jurançon Sec ‘Les Jardins de Babylone’ |
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Vintage: |
2016 |
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Region: |
Jurançon, Southwest France |
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Grape: |
100% Petit Manseng |
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Style: |
Aromatic, Complex, High-Acid, Iconic |
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Tasting Notes: |
Mango, pineapple, candied ginger, mountain-stone minerality |
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Food Pairing: |
Thai curry, aged Comté, foie gras, spicy Asian cuisine |
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Good to Know: |
A cult-status wine from a legendary producer, grown in a mythical terraced vineyard in the Pyrenees foothills. |
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