The 2014 Jurançon Moelleux “Les Jardins de Babylone” is a refined and complex sweet wine, offering perfect harmony between aromatic richness, sweetness, and acidity. Its elegant character and balanced structure make it ideal for pairing with sweet and savory dishes or enjoying on its own during special occasions. Whether for lovers of sweet wines or those seeking new discoveries, this wine is a true expression of Jurançon’s terroir and the expertise of Domaine Didier Dagueneau.
2014 Jurançon Moelleux "Les Jardins de Babylone" Domaine Didier Dagueneau
€88.80
Tax included
The 2014 Jurançon Moelleux “Les Jardins de Babylone” is a refined and complex sweet wine, offering perfect harmony between aromatic richness, sweetness, and acidity. Its elegant character and balanced structure make it ideal for pairing with sweet and savory dishes or enjoying on its own during special occasions. Whether for lovers of sweet wines or those seeking new discoveries, this wine is a true expression of Jurançon’s terroir and the expertise of Domaine Didier Dagueneau.
Wine estate: Domaine Didier Dagueneau
Grape variety: Petit Manseng
Region: Jurançon, Pyrénées, South-West France, France
Appellation: Jurançon
Color: White
Format: Bottle 0.5 L
Description
The 2014 Jurançon Moelleux “Les Jardins de Babylone” is an iconic sweet wine from Domaine Didier Dagueneau, renowned for its precise and intense wines. Made from Petit Manseng, a typical grape of the Jurançon region, this wine beautifully balances richness, sweetness, and freshness. Staying true to Dagueneau’s philosophy, “Les Jardins de Babylone” expresses remarkable aromatic purity while respecting the distinct terroir of Jurançon in the Pyrénées.
Blend
This wine is made exclusively from Petit Manseng, a late-ripening grape known for its ability to produce sweet wines of great concentration while maintaining a natural, remarkable acidity. The grapes are harvested manually in a state of over-ripeness (passerillage), allowing them to dry on the vine, concentrating their sugars and aromas.
Tasting notes
Color: The wine has a brilliant, golden hue with amber reflections, indicating the richness of this vintage.
Nose: The nose is complex and expressive, revealing a rich bouquet of exotic fruits (mango, pineapple, papaya), candied fruits (dried apricot, peach), and honey. Delicate floral hints of white flowers, along with touches of vanilla, sweet spices, and beeswax, complete this elegant aromatic profile.
Palate: On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and opulent, with a velvety, rich texture. The sweetness is pronounced but well-balanced by a refreshing liveliness that provides impeccable structure. Exotic fruit and honey flavors dominate, with nuances of dried fruits, leading to a long-lasting finish highlighted by a beautiful minerality. The natural acidity of Petit Manseng brings freshness that perfectly counterbalances the sweetness, ensuring a lingering, harmonious finish.
Aging potential
The 2014 Jurançon Moelleux “Les Jardins de Babylone” has excellent aging potential. It can be kept for 15 to 20 years or more, developing more complex and refined aromas over time. Its balanced structure ensures favorable evolution in the bottle, gaining depth and finesse as it ages.
Food pairings
Foie gras: seared or semi-cooked
Exotic cuisine: Asian-inspired sweet and savory dishes such as Peking duck or caramelized pork
Cheeses: blue cheeses such as Roquefort, Gorgonzola, or Stilton
Desserts: exotic fruits, apricot tarts, or honey and almond-based pastries, vanilla panna cotta, or macarons.
2 Items