The 2009 Jurançon Moelleux “Les Jardins de Babylone” from Domaine Didier Dagueneau is an exceptional sweet wine that offers a perfect balance between aromatic richness, sweetness, and acidity. It is a wine of great aging potential that will delight lovers of refined sweet wines. Its impeccable balance makes it an ideal companion for sweet-savory dishes or elegant desserts, but it is also delicious when enjoyed on its own at the end of a meal. A true gem from Jurançon, reflecting the craftsmanship and passion of the Didier Dagueneau estate.
2009 Jurançon Moelleux "Les Jardins de Babylone" Didier Dagueneau
€115.20
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The 2009 Jurançon Moelleux “Les Jardins de Babylone” from Domaine Didier Dagueneau is an exceptional sweet wine that offers a perfect balance between aromatic richness, sweetness, and acidity. It is a wine of great aging potential that will delight lovers of refined sweet wines. Its impeccable balance makes it an ideal companion for sweet-savory dishes or elegant desserts, but it is also delicious when enjoyed on its own at the end of a meal. A true gem from Jurançon, reflecting the craftsmanship and passion of the Didier Dagueneau estate.
Wine estate: Domaine Didier Dagueneau
Grape variety: Petit Manseng
Region: Jurançon, Pyrenees, South-West France
Appellation: Jurançon
Color: White
Format: 0.5 L
Description
The 2009 Jurançon Moelleux “Les Jardins de Babylone” is a rare and exceptional sweet wine produced by the renowned Didier Dagueneau estate. Known for its perfectionist approach and dedication to quality, this wine captures the richness of the Petit Manseng grape and the uniqueness of the Jurançon terroir. With a distinctive style of sweet wine, it offers a delightful complexity of aromas balanced by the bright, refreshing acidity typical of this appellation in southwestern France.
Blend
This wine is made exclusively from Petit Manseng, a native grape variety of the Jurançon region. Petit Manseng is famous for producing sweet wines with high sugar concentration while maintaining elevated natural acidity. The grapes are harvested late, using the passerillage method, where they are left to dry on the vine, concentrating sugars while preserving the freshness of the aromas.
Tasting notes
Color: The wine presents a brilliant golden hue with intense, bright reflections that highlight the richness of the vintage and the elegance of sweet wines.
Nose: The nose is captivating and complex, offering exotic aromas of tropical fruits such as mango, pineapple, and papaya. Notes of dried fruits like apricot and peach enhance the bouquet, with delicate floral hints of white flowers and acacia. Subtle touches of honey, beeswax, and sweet spices add further depth.
Palate: On the palate, this sweet wine is rich and well-balanced. It has a velvety texture with a pronounced sweetness, perfectly balanced by refreshing acidity. The flavors of tropical fruits, honey, and dried fruits linger, offering complexity and remarkable depth. The finish is long, with hints of spice and a fine minerality, reflecting the wine’s meticulous craftsmanship.
Aging potential
The 2009 Jurançon Moelleux “Les Jardins de Babylone” has an exceptional aging potential of 15 to 20 years, or even longer. Its acidic structure and intense aromatic profile ensure that it will continue to develop deeper, more complex flavors over time.
Food pairings
Foie gras: terrine or seared
Asian cuisine: dishes with lacquered duck, caramelized pork, or spicy dishes
Cheese: blue-veined cheeses like Roquefort, Stilton, or Gorgonzola
Desserts: exotic fruit tarts, desserts with dried fruits, white chocolate-based desserts.
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