Vendanges Passerillées is a dessert produced by L'Or du Vieux Pays in Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh, Southwest France, France. Made from Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng, Arrufiac and Courbu. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Dessert
Appellation: Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh
Region: Southwest France
Country: France
Grapes: Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng, Arrufiac, Courbu
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: full-bodied, low tannin, high acidity, sweet
A classic late-harvest Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh made from air-dried (passerillé) grapes, this wine delivers concentrated candied apricot and quince richness balanced by the naturally bracing acidity of Petit Manseng — a hallmark of the appellation that prevents it from feeling cloying. Arrufiac and Courbu add floral lift and a slightly creamy texture, while the extended drying process contributes honey and dried-fruit depth. It is a serious, food-friendly sweet wine from one of South West France's most underrated appellations.
Serving: Serve at 8–10 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Southwest France, France
Southwest France — known in French as the Sud-Ouest, a loose grouping of scattered wine areas across the southwest of the country, inland and south of Bordeaux, reaching toward the Pyrenees.
Petit Manseng
Petit Manseng is a white grape from the foothills of the French Pyrenees, most famous in the Jurançon appellation of south-west France.
Gros Manseng
Gros Manseng is a white grape from the foothills of the French Pyrenees, particularly the Jurançon area in the southwest, where it plays a leading role in both dry and sweet wines.
Arrufiac
Arrufiac is a white grape from South West France, closely tied to the Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh and Saint-Mont appellations, where it is grown almost exclusively as a blending partner.
Courbu
Courbu is a white grape of South West France, found in the patchwork of appellations around Béarn and the Pyrenean foothills, where it has long been a blending companion to the Manseng grapes.
More wines
More dessert wines from Southwest France
- Grain d'Automne — Cave de Gan Jurançon, Jurançon
- Jurançon — Clos Mirabel, Jurançon
- Les Copains d'abord Jurançon — Bordenave, Jurançon
- Les Grains d'abord Jurançon — Bordenave, Jurançon
Frequently asked questions
Where is Vendanges Passerillées from?
Vendanges Passerillées is produced by L'Or du Vieux Pays in Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh, Southwest France, France.
What grapes are in Vendanges Passerillées?
Vendanges Passerillées is a blend of Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng, Arrufiac and Courbu.