This is a wonder. Ever been put off by disappointing Jurancon? Think again. So tantalising – dry but mellifluous, with apricot kernel, cooked bramley apple with a scattering of toasty, crunchy oats and cobnuts. An awful lot to sink your teeth into and ponder over, as you enjoy with some delicious salted almonds (our favourite pairing.) It almost has something salted almond about it on the palate too, and with baked hay as well. The texture is phenomenal. By now I am sure you’ll be able to tell we really REALLY love this wine.

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Frank Lihour is a young, fifth generation winemaker from Monein, who has lit a fire under this sleepy region with wines that sing with Jurancon purity and terroir. Franck has made wines for over 10 years around the world (including, it turns out, at our friends at Beaumont winery in South Africa) where he picked up many ideas to improve the quality of wineback home. He gingerly introduced them to his father, and now has taken over full throttle, and wow, these wines are superb!