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Electric, Richly Textured—and Barely Known
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Hello,
Jurançon is the best-kept secret in France.
The region’s dry white wines have a combination of electric vibrancy married to a seductive richness that’s exceptionally rare outside big-money white Bordeaux.
But unlike their luxury-car-driving competition, Jurançon’s best wines rarely make it to the States, and they’re some of the greatest deals in the white wine world.
This has not gone unnoticed among insiders: In March, Parker’s Wine Advocate finally dove into the region, declaring the Jurançon’s wines “some of the most exciting dry white wines in the area,” noting “with the further appeal of competitive pricing, all the elements are aligned to make the appellation a top destination for wine lovers.”
Among their favorite wines was Lionel Osmin’s 2021 Cami Salié—tied for the third-highest scoring dry white—which they praised for its beautiful complexity and enthralling combination of ripeness and vibrancy. We direct-imported this to bypass the middleman and bring you the best pricing in the country.
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The 2021 Lionel Osmin Cami Salié embodies the rich history and unique terroir of this ancient French appellation, which was famous as early as the 14th century. Named after the historic "Cami Salié" salt road, which once transported the precious mineral crucial for curing the famous Bayonne hams, this wine carries the essence of a land steeped in tradition and natural beauty. Benefiting from the area's warm microclimate, sheltered by the majestic Pyrenees and kissed by the Foehn winds from Spain, the grapes for Cami Salié ripen slowly.
Lionel Osmin's masterful craftsmanship shines through in every sip of the Cami Salié, as it captures the diverse landscape of Jurançon in a bottle. Whether grown on the limestone-rich southern slopes, the clay and sandstone terroirs of the north, or the puddingstone soils of the central region, each grape contributes to a symphony of flavors. Rich, smooth, and bone-dry on the palate, this is a great food wine, the perfect accompaniment to grilled shrimp, fresh pesto with pasta, or Ossau-Iraty.
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Wine Access Tasting Note
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Medium gold in appearance, with lively tones of lemon throughout. Pretty, layered aromas of toasted honey, lanolin, white and yellow flowers, Meyer lemon, almond cake, yellow peach, vanilla bean, and allspice. Smooth and bone-dry on the palate, with juicy acidity and flavors of orange marmalade, caramel, fresh tangerine, honeydew melon, lime zest, and honeysuckle flowers. A great food wine, this is the perfect accompaniment to grilled shrimp, fresh pesto with pasta, or Ossau-Iraty. Drink now–2032.
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14.00
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80% Gros Manseng,
20% Petit Manseng
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Buy and Hold
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Claim the bottles you want before someone else does. We’ll hold them for up to 30 days or until you hit the free shipping threshold of $150. Then, choose your delivery date–and you won’t pay a cent for shipping.
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