Domaine Laguilhon is owned by viticulturalist Henri Estreboou and takes its name from the French word 'for a shepherd’s crook, ‘aiguillon’. This is a playful nod to the domaine’s hilltop location, where sheep would pass by on their way to graze in the nearby fields. Their 12 hectares of vines, planted with Gros and Petit Manseng, are situated in the Jurançon village of Monein, which is known to create particularly rich styles of wine. Their soils, known as ‘poudingue de Jurançon’, are composed of small, round stones and alluvial sediment, providing excellent drainage in this wet region, which receives an average of 1,200mm of rain annually. 

The dry Jurançon Sec is made from 50% Gros Manseng and 50% Petit Manseng, fermented in temperature-controlled, stainless-steel tanks before spending six months ageing on its lees to create additional texture. The resulting wine is fresh and vivacious, with aromas of pear and green apple, making it perfect to enjoy as an apéritif or with dishes requiring acidity to balance their richness.

Grape: Gros Manseng / Petit Manseng

Region: Jurancon

Country: France

ABV: 13.5%