The Basque country lies along the southwestern border of France and Spain, deep in the dramatic Pyrénées mountains. Michel and Thérèse Riouspeyrous have brought the region back to its glory by farming using organic and biodynamic methods. The majority of their eight hectares are planted to the native grape varietals, Tannat (red), Gros Manseng and Petit Manseng (whites). The sandstone soils of Irouléguy are ideal for these grapes because they are streaked with iron oxide, mica, silica, limestone, clay, and dolomite. The mineral diversity lends an intensity to the wines, making them wild, earthy, tannic, and rich in spicy aromas.

Pairing: Braised metas, Lamb

Grapes: Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc 

Soil: Sandstone 

Viticulture: Biodynamic