It produces dry wines in the Jurançon and Béarn regions of Southwest France.

[2] On its own, Gros Manseng has the potential to produce intensely flavored wines with high acidity, apricot and quince fruit along with spicy and floral notes.

The time of harvest will play a large role in the type of wine that the grape will produce.

When it is picked at a potential alcohol level of 11.5-12%, the resulting wine will have more characteristics of fresh fruit and flowers.

That style wine is prized for its food matching ability, particularly with foie gras.