Le Bois Sacré - Cuvée 1888 2019
Le Bois Sacré is located in Lucq-de-Béarn, in Jurançon. In 1888, the Saint-Martin family moved into the Cougot house, and since then, generations have followed one another on the farm between breeding, growing corn and viticulture. In 1980, Pierre (the great-grandson) and his wife Rose-Marie turned more to viticulture by restructuring and expanding the vineyard. Today, Laurent and Pauline, the fifth generation, perpetuate the family heritage by adding another dimension: the creation of the Le Bois Sacré wine estate. The vineyard extends over 4 hectares facing the Pyrenees at an altitude of 280 meters. The vineyard is managed with respect for the environment, without certification.
The 1888 cuvée is entirely made from Petit Manseng whose vines have an average of 25 years, harvested manually. After pressing and settling at low temperature, the Petit Manseng is fermented in barrels of 400 litres and of several wines. Aging lasts 18 months, on fine lees with regular stirring. It contains 57 g / L of residual sugars.
Grape variety: 100% Petit Manseng