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 such as Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh, the variety these days is also used to make dry wines, which tend to be highly aromatic with crisp, lemony flavours. Gros Manseng is produced as both a varietal wine and in blends with other local varieties such as its finer sister grape, Petit Manseng and the now-ubiquitous Sauvignon Blanc.