Gros & Petit Manseng, Cahors, France

The brand new ‘Haut Berba’ is a thrilling collaboration that has firmly stolen the prize of fave staff winter white. Jouves worked with Pyrénées vigneron Vincent Maysounave to source Gros Manseng and Petit Manseng, the classic grapes of the Jurançon, planted on clay and limestone soils and biodynamically farmed. The grapes are fermented in stainless steel and aged in barrel for one year, and the result is a powerful concentrated white that gives the fruit intensity of the Mansengs with Jouves' signature balance. ‘Haut Berba’ is full, rich, and tension-filled, with candied lemon, quince, apple pie, apricot, and intoxicating sweet spices. If you are a lover of Chenin Blanc and want to try something new, this is the wine for you.