This crazy grape produces a Sauternes-style
dessert wine in southern France in the regions
of Jurançon and Pecherenc du Vic Bilh, a white
wine appellation superimposed on Madiran,
where I received my tutelage in postmodern
winemaking techniques from my guru, Patrick
Ducournau.
Expect a palate impression lighter and
drier than Sauternes, better with Tiramisu,
cannoli’s, strawberry shortcake or mille-feuille
puff pastry, or just by itself. The French like it
with half-shell oysters or duck foie gras.