Wines and spirits Vélo Pays Basque

This old wine storehouse from the ^17th century is not only a wine cellar. Behind its window hides a place that we would describe today as vintage, authentic and atypical with its incomparable furniture. Kevin, a born epicurean, has developed a boutique in the warehouse with a wine tasting area, enriched by a delicatessen. Le Sang des Vignes houses more than 500 references of natural French and Spanish wines, with our South-West ambassador who knows each of the vineyards and winemakers directly. Themed wine tasting evenings are organized there.

A Basque adventure with Balea craft beer. Brewed from local and organic ingredients, the brand's name is a tribute to the famous cetacean long coveted by Basque fishermen. Balea is available in blond, white and IPA varieties, as well as a non-alcoholic, tropical summer session (Getaria). As an aperitif, it appeals not only to a discerning public, but also to neophytes and lovers of craft beers. You'll find this aromatic, characterful beer in grocery stores, bistros and convenience stores throughout the region and beyond.

Objectif Malt, a cellar dedicated to independent beers with more than 500 references from around the world in the heart of old Bayonne. A beautiful panel of Basque and international beers that you can discover, taste and take away without hesitation, all with the advice of Franck, the "houblonneur" of the place! Every week, there are new arrivals from various craft breweries; French, Belgian, English, Spanish, etc. Boxes and glasses are also available, which are gift ideas to be consumed without complex, but always with moderation.

François, expert and inevitably epicurean, enthusiastically^introduces you to the 700 references of wines, spirits, beers and champagnes from France and around the world in his temple. Fine selections with a sensitive approach, reflecting the terroirs and talent of the winemakers. There's also a wine bar for after-work or a fun break, and discovery workshops all year round to share with friends over tapas, charcuterie boards and homemade sweets. When you leave, your basket can't be empty...

The Basque Country is famous for Kupela (barrel in Basque), one of the region's leading names in artisanal ciders and apple juice. Its cider is produced in Astigarraga at the Etxeberria artisanal cider mill. Made from apples grown in the Basque country, it is less acidic than some Basque ciders. Slightly effervescent and fruity, it retains a certain bitterness reminiscent of Breton cider. With its pronounced aromas of fresh apples, Sagardoa Kupela pays tribute to Basque gastronomy. Available in delicatessens, supermarkets and restaurants.

Located in the heart of Bayonne, Kevin's radiant boutique offers premium spirits, with an exceptional selection of whiskies from around the world, as well as rums, gins, tequilas, vodkas and more. In a hushed atmosphere and with this large table where you can taste these subtle stills, you can also share and accompany boards of charcuterie and cheeses from local artisans. Every Friday evening, there are themed tastings of spirits. And every week, the latest nuggets from the ends of the earth.

Located in the heart of the (busy!) Saint-Frédéric business park, the establishment of Côté Cave is an excellent initiative by Maison Duprat, well known here for its bottling line. The employees of the many businesses around this new winery are delighted with the proximity, diversity and choice, with exceptional value for money. Over 600 references, including wines from here and abroad (and even from far away!), spirits and beers, including the Duprat house beer, which works directly with the brewers. Already a guaranteed success.

Abarratia is an autonomous Basque beer brand, and is brewed in Ayherre using renewable energy, water from the Uhaldegaraia spring and malts and hops grown in the Basque country, in an eco-responsible approach. They are available in cans, making them easy to store, transport and reduce breakage. Other advantages of cans: they're easier to recycle than glass, so they're more environmentally friendly, and the beer retains all its aromas. Available in blond, white and Session IPA.

Tom is no stranger to night-time cocktail enthusiasts, having cut his teeth at the late-night Prohibido bars in Bayonne and Biarritz. Now at the helm of this concept store in one of Bayonne's pedestrian shopping streets, our expert bartender offers a selection of exceptional wines, the finest spirits and signature cocktails, and a wide range of tableware. We also offer private tasting evenings in a magnificent vaulted cellar, adding a touch of intimacy to the setting.

This cellar and tasting room looks great on the forecourt of this bright, residential neighborhood. A beautiful exhibition and above all a beautiful cellar with the expert and professional advice of François, an epicurean as it should be! Wines from near and far, and a surprising collection of Portuguese wines, rare in the Basque country. One of the cellar's specialties is a selection of local charcuterie boards, prepared for tasting and discovery evenings.

Everyone knows Imanol Harinordoquy and his career as a rugby player, full of titles. Here, in his own image, he has created a wine cellar with a warm atmosphere, and a dining cellar with tasty dishes, cassolettes, charcuterie boards and oysters to share. On the cellar side, the wine list and all the wines on sale change regularly, between France and Spain. A subtle, truculent selection unearthed off the beaten track and highly prized.

At La Cave de Mon Père, right in the heart of the Saint-Charles district, renowned for its quality shops, Cindy and Edouard Laisney do more than just sell wine: they also share their passion for oenology, so they can legitimately advise you. Breathe, listen and, above all, taste these elixirs, with a predilection for the South and Languedoc. Wines, champagnes and spirits that will appeal to both neophytes and aficionados. A selection of charcuterie, Basque and Italian cheeses, ideal to accompany your choice of wine.

Chéri Bibi is a natural cellar and wine bar featuring exceptional products and tasty market cuisine based on fresh produce. Every day brings new dishes inspired by the chef's creativity and the market. It's also an excellent wine cellar, offering and advising on natural wines, but not only that: local nuggets such as txakoli and Basque cider await you. You'll also find wines from every region. Gaston Leroux, author of the famous novel of the same name, would fit right in at the counter!

Vincent Drubay, a young sommelier voted best sommelier in the South-West and a gold medallist among France's best sommeliers, admires and promotes the work of independent winegrowers to the full. Having worked in the kitchens of Michel Guérard and the Ibarboure brothers, he has also made a few forays abroad. Here you'll find almost 1,000 references, ranging from the great classics to rarer "pleasure" nectars, as well as unknown wines. To share his passion, he organizes sessions dedicated to learning the basics of oenology.

No one ignores Artnoa (Basque for wine) any more, even though it's tucked away at the end of Rue Gambetta. This space, transformed into a wine bar, is legitimately popular. On the shelves, you'll find over 350 references and a wide variety of spirits... for wine lovers or those who want to learn more about this elixir, tasting courses are held regularly. It's also a selection of nibbles prepared à la minute with plates of charcuterie, cheeses... on a terrace in the heart of Biarritz. Guaranteed best prices, as there are no middlemen.

It was this passion that led Dorian to set up his own distillery for gins, vodkas, liqueurs (mint and coffee) and other spirits in 2019, and he's now enjoying great success with wine merchants, delicatessens and connoisseurs alike! He distills with precision "sous vide", i.e. at low temperature, unlike industrial brands; in this way, the taste of the plants is sublimated as the aromas are respected. As a result, he has developed a range of top-quality spirits, and also offers customized and exclusive creations on request.

This well-known chain in France opens more and more cellars and it is so much better! These open franknesses thanks to impassioned and experts bring with each opening happiness guests and Bidart does not derogate from the rule! With a wide choice of references so much in the wine than champagne or the spirits, the cellar, located a few kilometres from Biarritz, its accustomed which would not leave for nothing in the world!

Topa cider ("the encounter" in Basque) is an exceptional beverage. With a long history in the Basque country, it has been a success for 6 years, thanks to the tenacity of 2 friends, Pascal and Grégoire, the founders of this artisanal nugget located in Bidart. Topa cider, which can be found on fine tables, in wine shops and delicatessens, is made from over 12 varieties of apples grown in the orchards of the Basque country. Its fruity, aromatic character comes from 4 months of natural fermentation at low temperature. Numerous awards!

It's small but big on selections, advice and conviviality. Ludo and Arnaud, at the helm, give preference to authentic producers. A tour of France: from the Loire along the Atlantic coast to the Basque country, the Languedoc, Burgundy, the South-East, not forgetting Alsace and Champagne. Also Iberian wines. Reasonably priced bottles, including biodynamic wines. And to complete the range, a delicatessen section: duck rillettes, foie gras, caviar... And let's not forget our beers and spirits.

Small in surface area, but large and rich in quality, with a selection of organic, biodynamic and natural wines and spirits from the regions, our specialist's cellar reveals real treasures. Nearly 70 winemakers are on display here. And it's with pride, yet humility, that our seasoned caviste selects flasks from the finest producers, crafted in harmony with "Mother Nature". A trained sommelier, Alexandre also organizes tasting evenings accompanied by charcuterie platters, with an open stage for musicians. A great initiative that we really appreciate.

Matthieu's distillery produces gin and whisky. And not just any range: single malt with top-of-the-range gin, fresh, elegant, with a subtle taste of alcohol, ideal for gin and tonics and other cocktails. And whisky too. Ingredients for the gin, such as juniper berries and citrus fruits, are picked in the Basque Country. As for whisky, the barley is harvested in the Orthez region of Béarn, while Guiche's forthcoming organic production is awaited. These nectars can be found in fine delicatessens and cellars throughout the region and beyond.

David, a globetrotter during his hectic professional career, has returned to his original passion: the world of wines and spirits. He has taken up the torch of the cellar in Hasparren, a historic place for gourmets, bringing his generosity and know-how to bear. You'll find a subtle selection of "coup de coeur" wines, beers, champagnes, exceptional spirits and, to complete the introduction to taste, an Aizkorri-stamped delicatessen of land and sea products associated with the province of Guipuzcoa.

Since 2006,Etxeko Bob's Beer has been a craft brewery in the heart of the Basque Country, where passionate brewers have been crafting beers of character using the finest natural ingredients and meticulous brewing processes for over 17 years. These beers contain only barley and wheat malts, hops, mountain spring water and yeast. The brewery's name was chosen by Bob, an Englishman and Basque by adoption. Try the classics: blonde, white, IPA, amber, brown; as well as limited edition creations!

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.

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.

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.

Decidedly, the Massonde family has many strings to its bow, with family cured meats, ready-made meals, preserves from the sea, jams... and the creation of top-of-the-range, innovative liqueurs. Fruit maceration, from the artisanal workshop in Itxassou, is the company's specialty. Apple liqueurs, peppermint liqueurs, cherry liqueurs, organic blueberry liqueurs and more. Liqueurs for cocktails or drinks. Our initiator and producer Ramuntxo can be found at the major markets of the Basque country to taste them.

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.

More than 200 m² are dedicated to the discovery of Domaine Brana's eaux-de-vie, liqueurs and wines. And over 1,500 m² dedicated to the distillery with its copper stills. Martine Brana and her brother Jean have designed this sales, tasting and promotion area, with their fruit-based products, including the famous pear, plum and raspberry eaux-de-vie, Espelette pepper gin, organic clementine and citron eaux-de-vie.

Aguicheuse, greater, refined and even playful… This is how you can describe this beautiful showcase in the cellar of Irouléguy. And she is surprised to surprise with a large round bar of wine tasting, wonderful lit box, drapes of all colours. It also exposes itself to wine bricks, attractive door door door door, to the colours of the vineyard, further afield, around columns of stone, barrels waiting for the curious who would like to start at the beginning of the tasting, thanks to a smell organ, elsewhere it is a little corner, we see, not far from there. glass, tubs them enlightened. The opportunity, if curiosity is accentuated by this first discovery to decide to offer the tour circuit, from vine to glass.

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.

An atypical place, between cellar, wine and tapas bar and fast food restaurant, offering a pleasant setting and showcasing the products of this beautiful region. A gastronomic break with plates of excellent local produce, served on barrels. You'll discover carefully selected wines from the region and surrounding areas, including Irouléguy, Navarre, Jurançon and Rioja. A place to indulge in moderation (of course)...

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.

Since 1996, discover and taste cider varieties made from emblematic apples. An ancestral tradition going back centuries. The planting of a variety of apples (Anisa, Xamula, Peatxa, Eztika...) allows you to appreciate the diversity and traditional know-how of these Basque cider producers. 5 orchards are under the AB label and others are in the process of conversion. You can discover Eztigar's production methods in the workshop, and taste their products at the bar: charcuterie platter, ice creams and, of course, ciders.

Mahatsa is a wine and beer cellar dedicated to epicureans of taste. Our committed wine merchant offers a wide range of wines from France and beyond! With over 300 references in organic, biodynamic and natural wines, spirits and bubbles from small regional producers, Adrien, a Basque-Burgundian vintner and defender of taste and a job well done, offers us... Mahatsa is also a meeting place, with exhibitions by painters and a monthly oenology "school" over a plate of food.

La Tour des Vinsin Urrugne is a simply and modestly exceptional wine cellar! Don't hesitate to ask Sébastien for his expert advice. The guardian of this treasure trove, he is a true expert guide to taste and the skilful alchemy between food and wine, champagnes and spirits. His knowledge of the products, sourced directly and without intermediaries from local and national producers, is also exceptional. The store is very well organized and laid out to facilitate your choice. A true paradise for wine lovers!

Sylvain, a professional wine merchant from Brittany, selects with professionalism wines from France and elsewhere. Beautiful declinations of producers of our regions and beyond, champagnes first vintage and... breton ciders. All of this with the welcome and advice of our wine merchant in his small and well laid out store. Beautiful signatures at unbeatable prices (producer prices), which avoids going directly to the castle. With tastings of charcuterie platters from the Elizaldia farm, next to the cellar.

Cellar, counter and boutique! At the label, the discovery of wine (accompanied by quality local products) is made through the play of labels, colors and classifications. Visual initiation and advice in 12 unique signatures to discover hundreds of labels! We also offer a range of services: "L'étiquette volante" for a wine and food pairing event, "L'étiquette académie" for an oenology course, "L'étiquette chez vous" to build up your own wine cellar... And "L'étiquette j'ai faim" for tapas to share.

A French spirit with Landes influences! Arsène and Guillaume met in Hossegor and shared a taste for the local culture. The idea of creating a brand of Gin was born. As an emblem of the region, they chose the maritime pine of course. But also surfing in its street art spirit! Subtle and elegant on the palate, Gin 40 is the fruit of an artisanal maceration essentially based on plants. To be found in the best wine shops, delicatessens and cocktail bars worthy of the name... in Les Landes and beyond!

A warm, friendly establishment, where Jean-Laurent, a brewer by training and passion, welcomes you and advises you with his team. Take a trip into the world of beer that only he knows how to unearth. White, brown, blonde, triple, India Pale Ale, Trappist beers... and the 8' TIZZ-brewers label created with a friend. You can also share and nibble on a "homemade" flammekueche and other sweets over a game of darts, or at a concert, DJ, karaoke or blind test... A place that delights hop lovers and those who enjoy evenings out with friends.