This wine comes from young vines planted in weathered sandstone and black schist soils. It is carefully vinified using hand-harvested grapes in crates and a controlled fermentation achieved through punch-downs and pump-overs. A gentle three-week maceration, without crushing the grapes, followed by four months of aging in tanks, highlights the Marselan and Cabernet Franc grape varieties. Production is carried out with respect for the environment, using minimal sulfites.
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Service tips
Serve at 16° to 18°
Guarding potential
2 to 5 years
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Domaine Bordatto
It all begins here with cider: in Jaxu, in the Basque Country, Arantzazu and Pascale revived old orchards before planting a few vines. Under their guidance, the Tannat and Irouléguy grapes take on a more supple expression than average, driven by generous fruit and a fresh structure. The winemaking is simple, straightforward, and unadorned, allowing the wines to retain a firm texture and clean aromatics. Working the soil remains a cornerstone of the estate, with continuous attention paid to biodiversity. The result is sincere, committed wines that tell the story of a terroir rarely explored from this perspective.
