YURA Jurançon Sec
WHY WE LOVE IT
- The Yura Jurançon Sec is a highly rated, dry white wine from the foothills of the Pyrenees in Southwest France, known for its vibrant acidity, rich fruit profile, and mineral character.
- The grapes are sourced from steep slopes with limestone and molasse soils, benefiting from mountain freshness and an Atlantic influence.
- The vineyards are organically farmed and certified High Environmental Value (HVE), underscoring a commitment to sustainability.
Varietals: 60% Gros Manseng, 40% Petit Manseng
Elaboration: Vinification includes pressing whole bunches with skin maceration to extract aroma. Natural yeast fermentation occurs in stainless steel at cooler sites and in used barrels at warmer sites. The wine ages for eight months, with 25% in neutral oak and three months on the lees. After light filtration, grapes from different parcels are blended post-vinification.
Tasting Notes: Yura is a lively, balanced wine with great freshness. Expressive and exuberant nose Aromas, especially fruity (citrus peels, white fruits) and floral, dominate in youth, providing elegance and indulgence. They evolve with age, becoming more complex, featuring notes of fresh undergrowth, spices, and flint. Best enjoyed between 8 and 10 °C.
PRESS
2022 – 91 James Suckling | 90 Wine Enthusiast
2023 – 97 Decanter (2025 World Wine Awards) | 93 James Suckling
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Plaimont is a respected French wine “super cooperative” founded in 1979 that revitalizes the South-West France wine region and preserves indigenous grape varieties. Created by André Dubosc and passionate winemakers, it takes its name from the three founding cooperatives: Plaisance, Aignan, and Saint Mont.
Today, Plaimont comprises numerous wine cellars and more than 800 growers, significantly influencing local AOCs and IGPs. In 2002, it established France’s first private ampelographic conservatory, housing 42 local grape varieties. Noted for high-quality wines across various price points, Plaimont blends modern techniques with ancestral knowledge to highlight the region’s unique terroir.