2022 Lionel Osmin & Cie Cami Salie Jurancon Blanc 750 ml

Jurançon is the best-kept secret in France. The region’s dry white wines have a combination of electric vibrancy married to a seductive richness that’s exceptionally rare outside big-money white Bordeaux. Jurançon’s best wines rarely make it to the States, but they’re some of the greatest deals in the white wine world.

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate has declared that the Jurançon makes “some of the most exciting dry white wines in the area,” saying “all the elements are aligned to make the appellation a top destination for wine lovers.”

Among their favorite wines was Lionel Osmin’s 2022 Cami Salié, which they praised for its beautiful complexity and enthralling combination of ripeness and vibrancy. It’s a wine that embodies the rich history and unique terroir of this ancient French appellation, which was famous as early as the 14th century. 

Named after the historic "Cami Salié" salt road, which once transported the precious mineral crucial for curing the famous Bayonne hams, this wine carries the essence of a land steeped in tradition and natural beauty. Benefiting from the area's warm microclimate, sheltered by the majestic Pyrenees and kissed by the Foehn winds from Spain, the grapes for Cami Salié ripen slowly. 

Lionel Osmin's masterful craftsmanship shines through in every sip of the Cami Salié, as it captures the diverse landscape of Jurançon in a bottle. Whether grown on the limestone-rich southern slopes, the clay and sandstone terroirs of the north, or the puddingstone soils of the central region, each grape contributes to a symphony of flavors. Rich, smooth, and bone-dry on the palate, this is a great food wine, the perfect accompaniment to grilled shrimp, fresh pesto with pasta, or Ossau-Iraty cheese.