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WINES OF THE PYRENEESContinued…Jean-Bernard Larrieu in “artist of the vines” garbOld gold – Manseng nectar sweetenin’ in the cellarsJurançon Vent Balaguèr de LapeyreVent Balaguèr means “southern wind” in Occitan. It is the warm wind that comes from Spain, up from behind the Pyrenees.The Petit Manseng grapes are late harvested and then put in trays to perfect the process of “passerillage”. These trays are laid outsideon the sun during the hot and sunny days and brought inside the winery in damp and rainy weather. Besides dehydrating, the grapeschange in colour, turning from a golden-yellow to russet and brown. Their flavour also changes and hints of apricot, candied orange peeland medlar fruit appear.Bright amber colour. Intense, profound nose, returning to haunt one with its multiple nuances: new wood, honeydew, apricot jam, confitof orange and lemon, Corinth raisins, blond tobacco and spiced bread. The mouth is lively, spicy with cooked fruits, also floral withsuperlative concentration. The tactile sensation is unctuous and rounded, giving the impression of biting into perfectly ripe grapes withpoised citric notes. The vanillin flavours are integrated into a rich texture and enrobed by a truly noble acidity. The finish is long andharmonious with mirabelle plum, peach and apricot. This is an extraordinary wine with exquisite equilibrium that will last for decades.- 42 -