Tortue is a white produced by UBY in Côtes de Gascogne, Southwest France, France. Made from Sauvignon Blanc and Gros Manseng. 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: White
Appellation: Côtes de Gascogne
Region: Southwest France
Country: France
Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc, Gros Manseng
Tasting profile
Structure: light-bodied, low tannin, high acidity, dry
An unoaked Côtes de Gascogne blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Gros Manseng, all citrus zest, white peach and orchard blossom over a crisp, refreshing frame. A pure aperitif white, vinified in steel to keep the fruit vivid.
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.
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is a white grape from France's Loire Valley (and a parent of Cabernet Sauvignon) prized for its zesty, aromatic character and refreshing bite.
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.
More wines
From UBY
- N°3 — UBY, Côtes de Gascogne
More white wines from Southwest France
- La Gascogne Gros Manseng - Sauvignon Blanc — Alain Brumont, Côtes de Gascogne
- Villa Chambre d'Amour — Lionel Osmin & Cie, Southwest France
- Au Capceu — Camin Larredya, Jurançon
- Cairn — Simon Forgue, Jurançon Sec
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tortue from?
Tortue is produced by UBY in Côtes de Gascogne, Southwest France, France.
What grapes are in Tortue?
Tortue is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Gros Manseng.