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Petite Hours 2022
Clos Uroulat
Energetic
dry Jurançon. Aromatic and refined, white blossom, acacia and apricot on the
nose. Soft and fresh on the palate, ripe exotic fruit, nicely balanced with
invigorating citrus, and a lingering, round finish. Delicious
with tapas, charcuterie, cured cheeses, scallops, liver or marinated fish.
Appellation
Grape variety
Style
Fresh & fruity
Format
750 ml
Available
€17.95
The winemaker
| Winemaker | Country | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Clos Uroulat | France | Sud Ouest |
About the winemaker
Charles
Hours, now assisted by his daughter Marie, is one of the great vignerons of le
Sud-Ouest. Over the twenty years since he purchased the estate, it has expanded
from just 3.5 hectares to the current 14 hectares. The vineyards are planted predominantly with Petit Manseng, with 35% Gros
Manseng and 5% of the indigenous Petit Courbu making up the balance. The vines
are planted at a density of 4000 plants/ha and are trained high, with yields,
depending on the cuvée, as little as 30 hl/ha in some cases.
Charles has not been shy of new investment, conscious of the need for good
facilities in the production of great wine. He has built a smart new press
house and barrel cellar between 1990 and 1996, and the domaine has been kitted
out with temperature controlled fermentation equipment and a gentle pneumatic press. The cellar sees a 20% turnover in oak each
year.
Vineyard management
Traditional
Details
| Vineyard |
Single-vineyard,
elevated plot (220m.) with a south-west exposure planted with old vines and a
soil mainly consisting of sand and clay. Manual harvest in mid-October. |
|---|---|
| Vinification |
Immediately
after harvest, slowly and gently pressed. Natural settling by gravity.
Vinification and 18 months aging in stainless steel vats. |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Oak aging | No |
| Ageing potential | up to 3 years after harvest |
| Alcohol percentage | 13.5% |
| Closure | Natural cork |
