Gros Manseng is a Basque grape and is one of the few in France to increase its plantings in the last couple of decades. Its most famous wines are from Jurançon in the south west of France although the Gascognais are now permitted to use Gros Manseng in their Pacherenc du Vic Bihl
Characteristics: Aromatic dry and richly sweet but balanced whites
Where is it found? Jurançon, Gasgogne, Bearn, Uruguay, California
Wines associated: Jurançon, Pacherenc du Vic Bihl
Food matches: Sea fish, chicken dishes, pasta carbonara