Style
Type
Still
Winemaker
Peio Espil
Appellation
Irouleguy AOC
Varieties
Cabernet Franc, Tannat
Viticulture
In an effort to preserve the traditions of the estate and respect nature, the vines are cultivated according to organic farming principles. Fertilization is primarily done with compost, and the application is not systematic; instead, it is done only as needed to enhance the natural expression of the soil. The vineyard rows are allowed to remain naturally grassy, with maintenance achieved through mowing during the spring and summer. In the autumn, sheep are used to graze the parcels as part of the maintenance process.
For treatments, the primary products used are sulfur and copper, which are applied minimally. Allowing weeds to grow alongside the vines helps to naturally maintain the soil's life, protecting it from the sun and harsh weather. This cultivation method is inspired by the principles of natural agriculture developed by Mr. Masanobu Fukuoka over the past 20 years. By leaving much of the work to nature and minimizing mechanical, human, and animal intervention, this approach aims to save energy and enhance the soil's capacity to express the terroir more fully.
Farming
Certified Organic
Terroir
Schist and sandstone soil
Vineyard
Old vines between 40 and 70 years of age.
Vinification
Grapes are pressed, then the juice is fermented in stainless steel tanks with natural yeast.
Aging
Aged on lees in stainless steel tanks.
Features
Natural
Available Sizes (L)
0.750
Distribution Area
Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
Shelf Talkers
Tech Sheets
Tasting Note
Intense aromas of citrus, small red fruits and jams, as well as by its full mouth, rich, vinous and long.
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Office 800.245.0184
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