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Where is Jurançon wine from?
Jurançon is a sweet white wine from Monein, in Béarn, South West France, France. It is an AOC wine made mainly from Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng and Courbu.
Jurançon at a glance
| Classification | AOC |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Jurançon |
| Style | Sweet wine |
| Grapes | Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng, Courbu |
| Village or town | Monein |
| Subregion | Béarn |
| Region | South West France |
| Country | France |
| Coordinates | 43.3211, -0.5787 |
Jurançon
Monein, South West France, France
AOC
The wine of Henri IV's baptism
- Appellation
- Jurançon
- Grapes
- Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng, Courbu
Jurançon is made on steep Pyrenean foothills south-west of Pau, with Monein as its largest wine commune. It makes sweet wines from late-harvested Petit and Gros Manseng, as well as a dry Jurançon Sec. Legend says the future King Henri IV had his lips rubbed with garlic and a drop of Jurançon at his baptism in 1553.
Producers to know
- Domaine Cauhapé
- Clos Uroulat
- Domaine de Souch
- Clos Lapeyre
Jurançon: questions and answers
Where is Jurançon wine from?
Jurançon is a sweet white wine from Monein, in Béarn, South West France, France. It is an AOC wine made mainly from Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng and Courbu.
Which country is Jurançon from?
Jurançon is from France, in the South West France wine region.
What grape is Jurançon made from?
Jurançon is made mainly from Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng and Courbu.
Is Jurançon a red or a white wine?
Jurançon is a sweet white wine.
Who are the best producers of Jurançon?
Producers to know include Domaine Cauhapé, Clos Uroulat, Domaine de Souch and Clos Lapeyre.
More wines from South West France
The South West France wine guide, with all 5 wines on a map →Sources: en.wikipedia.org, fr.wikipedia.org
Last reviewed October 2026.