Located at the base of the Pyrenees Mountains, Jurançon is a hidden gem of an appellation in southwest France. Winemaker Charles Hours quietly crafts his wines here, wearing his signature smile and beret while working in the vineyards. He makes two wines, one a Jurançon Sec called Cuvée Marie that employs local grape Gros Manseng to its best expressive, floral, minerally effect. Charles' sweet wine, the Clos Uruolat, is made from Petit Manseng that is partially dried on the vine and picked in several passes. These wines celebrate the unique history of Jurançon.