HEGALDAKA
With two hectares planted all at once in 2019 (a big job...!) with only white grape varieties, in St Jean Le Vieux at the foot of the Arradoy! The parcel is in one single block but divided into two terroirs: Ophite and Limestone, and two exposures South/Southeast (Limestone) & West (Ophite). Christian Bourrus cultivates the Pyrenean grape varieties, Manseng Petit and Gros, in equal parts on both terroirs, as well as Petit Courbu, which, however, is only present on the limestone. Irouléguy may be less recognized for its white wines, but nevertheless, the magnificent terroirs allow for the production of great, mineral white wines, crafted for gastronomy and for aging. Christian will have made his first wine in 2021 after planting everything in 2019.
