Wine estates Pyrénées-Atlantiques

On a mountainside, the winegrowers of La Cave d'Irouléguy hand-pick their grapes from nearly 145 hectares. Here, Irouléguy wine, a true signature of the Basque country, has acquired its letters of nobility over the years. The Cave d'Irouléguy welcomes you to its luminous boutique dedicated to the know-how of its winemakers. The curious can enjoy a total sensory experience and share an authentic moment over a complimentary wine tasting. Rosé, white or red wines, you can put together your own case with the advice of professionals.

Located in Monein, Clos Laplume is an estate that made its name with André Laplume. Some twenty years ago, he took over the family estate in decline and learned the trade on the job, self-taught. He was joined a few years later by his daughter Camille, who had grown up in the vineyards. With its production of exceptional wines and its exceptional gîte nestling in the heart of the vineyards, the estate embodies excellence and the art of living. Its magnificent reception hall completes the offer, providing the ideal setting for special events. Le Clos Laplume invites visitors to discover the passion for wine, the tranquility of the gîte and the elegance of its receptions.

Domaine Bayard perfectly combines a passion for wine and the art of entertaining. As a producer of Jurançon wines, it stands out for its expertise and commitment to excellence. Carefully cultivated vines and traditional winemaking techniques produce exceptional wines. Enthusiasts can taste these wines in a dedicated area, discovering the full richness of Petit Manseng and Gros Manseng grape varieties. Tours of the estate and winery are also available. In addition to its viticulture, Domaine Bayard offers a magnificent function room ideal for private and professional events.

This charming 5 hectare estate, located in the Pyrenean foothills not far from Pau, is owned by the Arraou family. With a production that has recently left the Jurançon appellation, these talented winegrowers have taken their biodynamic approach and have launched a pure vinification without any input. In this eco-responsible winery, new experiments are developed such as the ovoid vat made of limestone and clay inspired by the ancient Roman jars and which allows an optimal micro-oxygenation. Sweet, mellow, dry, maceration or natural sparkling white wines are produced... With a particular focus on the Argile cuvée, which has already seduced the world's greatest tables.

Clos Gassiot is one of the oldest areas of the Jurancon. Its regularity in the quality of its wines never makes bad surprises. A know-how transmitted from generations to generations with the tradition, the vintage vintage and the award-winning wines for their fruity and finesse such as this Elegance, which bears its name remarkably well. Also the Memory and Sweet vintages in moelleux jurancon and Sec jurancon dry.

From pig farming to vineyards, this family has gone through several formative stages, from father to son. Pork first, and still relevant today since the ^16th century: "Abotia in Ispoure has been supplying pigs to the inhabitants of Pamplona since 1530", according to the archives. Wine began to exist at the end of the ^19th century. The vineyard almost disappeared until it was resurrected in 1987 with the arrival of the Errecart couple, assisted by their son Peio, on the 8.5-hectare estate on steep hillsides. A fine production recognized today.

Michel and Thérèse Rioupeyrous have a pleasant tasting room with barrels and a table where the estate's wines are presented. For over 20 years, they have been involved in organic farming, and today work biodynamically on 8.5 ha of land on sometimes spectacular slopes. These highly expressive wines are served on Michelin-starred tables and have been awarded 18/20 by the Revue des Vins de France - the best website for organic wine sales. Wines that reflect terroir, climate, vintage and know-how.

We read everything, heard about the exceptional qualities of Patrick Ducournau, the "gifted De", and his exploits throughout his young career. An improvement that one owes in part to the process of oxygenation wines that this eternal young man has invented and which is now school, used in all the world's largest vineyards. A gifted, certainly, a brain constantly boiling at least! At present, he continues to study the role of éclats in vats and it is still with one of his companies, Colsa Informatique, which is interested in the traceability of the vine to the bottle. And the man in the field continues to run the world…

A winegrowing and cider-making estate that has managed to diversify by offering a bistrot paysan (country-style bistro) every Wednesday evening in July and August, with tasty local produce, organic Iduki from local producers, charcuterie and AOC Ossau Iraty cheeses... From apple tree to bottle, it's a long and precise job. As for the wines, let's mention Lurumea, "le petit de la terre" in red... You'll appreciate the products of their passion.

4 generations in the wine business. In 1974, Etienne and Adrien created the distillery, now run by their daughter Martine, while her brother Jean manages the 16-hectare vineyard, laid out on narrow terraces. Domaine Brana, certified HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) level 3, has been in organic conversion since 2020. An ecological vineyard offering a rich diversity. Spirits, aperitifs and gift boxes now complete the range.

Fernand Montaut took over the family estate handed down from generation to generation since 1877. A little like a magical painting, the Pyrenees stand opposite this residence typical inhabitant of Béarn. Between vineyards and vault, it employs time to take care of its vineyard extract the best form of grape and local. Each year has its own personal touch and is sharp in terms of praise like this Cuvée Prestige white, attractive, harmonious and balanced, which combines power and nervousness with a change in warm mouth. During your visit to the estate, you can follow the cellar and discover the stages of these wines. The reception in this authentic house with a béarnaise sauce is always warm and friendly.

This is a family property of 25 acres including 10 planted in vineyard. Today it is the nephew Didier who invaded the estate on the side of the owner, Casimir Capdevielle. In a beautifully restored barn with a béarnaise sauce, you will find a large tasting room with a beautiful outdoor terrace with panoramic views of the vineyards, and a side room charmer with hints of the past. As the estate was organised for guided tours, seminars, tastings and the perfectly orchestrated meals... In the range of wines from the estate, discover, the dry jurançon, "Brise Océane" cool and refreshing, the soft "Breath of the South" fruity and bright, with the full and structured mouth, "Nobility of balanced Autumn" and personality, and slightly wooded "Rêve de Pyrénées".

Domaine Vigneau Pouquet is located in the town of Crouseilles, in the South-West region of France. Founded before the First World War, it is now run by Arnaud Vigneau. The estate cultivates around 20 hectares of vines, producing wines in the Madiran, Pacherenc-du-vic-bilh and Béarn appellations. The estate's wines range from still whites to still reds. Among our most popular wines are Clos de l'Église, a sweet Pacherenc with aromas of acacia, fresh almond and white peach, and Pur Sang, a deep, brilliant red with notes of ripe red and black fruit. For further information, please make an appointment.

Denguin is a small town in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques region of France. Among the town's tourist attractions is Pépinières Viticoles Salettes / Domaine du Moncaut - Vins Hèita. This nursery offers a selection of quality local wines, produced by Sophie and Thibaud de Salettes. Visitors can taste and buy these wines directly on site. Wine lovers are sure to find something to their liking in Denguin, thanks to the quality wines offered by Pépinières Viticoles Salettes / Domaine du Moncaut - Vins Hèita.

This estate, run by Peio Espil, the appellation's first independent winegrower, is a sure bet with around 10 hectares of organically grown grapes, 7 hectares of red and 3 of white. All grown on the clay-limestone slopes above the village. A rosé, a white and 2 red wines are produced. Cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon and tannat make up the rosé and red wines, while petit manseng and petit courbu make up the estate's white wines. Tasting is a privileged moment when the winemaker speaks with passion about his craft.

Opposite Les Halles de Bayonne, this cellar has a refined, well-lit setting to showcase the wines, with over 1,000 references. Wines are presented by region: Rhône, Burgundy, Languedoc-Roussillon, Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, Margaux and more. From French wines to regional wines to world wines. You'll also discover a fine showcase of vintage Armagnacs, old rums, whiskies, eaux-de-vie, champagnes, cognacs, local Patxaran... Tasting evenings and introductory courses are offered.

It's a privilege to discover a wine estate, share in the winemaker's passion and enjoy a tasting in the best possible conditions. Domaine Gutuzia, represented by Cécile and Sébastien, is located in the hills above Saint-Etienne-de-Baïgorry. AOC Irouléguy, it produces a Tannat-based rosé, a Gros and Petit Manseng-based white and tannic Tannat-based reds vinified in Dolia (amphorae). An educational visit to a vineyard is a must (except for the tasting). We also offer a 47 m² mobile home.