Bordaxuria - Irouléguy blanc 2023
91/100
RVF
Off the beaten track
Rarely are Gros and Petit Manseng grapes vinified with such precision. They surprise white wine lovers by combining aromatic power, a full body, and remarkable finesse. Perfect for the table, it will reveal itself with a creamy dish such as risotto. For those who love strong sensations!
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Eye
Golden yellow color
Nose
Aromatic and fresh with citrus and white flower aromas, light honey notes enveloped in a minty freshness.
Mouth
Delicious and refined, nicely balanced, precise, delicate tannins, mouthwatering and mineral finish.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with risotto and white pudding, pan-fried salmon, lemon-roasted chicken, grilled fish, citrus tart, fruit salads...
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
The Reca family combines dairy sheep farming and wine growing across two farms: Larraldea, in Saint-Just-Ibarre, and Bordaxuria, in Ispoure. On the vineyard side, they have 7.5 hectares of terraced land (currently converting to organic farming) planted on the steep slopes of Arradoy. The two farms have been run since 2012 by the Reca sisters: Oihana, Intza, and Elorri. The latter, who works in the vineyard with her partner Brice Robelet, ended her collaboration with the Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry winery in 2014 to produce her own wines.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 91/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good-quality wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About wine:
A single white wine vintage in 2023, Gros and Petit Manseng, with a touch of Petit Courbu, aged in a variety of containers (new), including large oak barrels, jars, and vats.
About the estate:
After leaving the cooperative in 2014, Elorri Reca and Brice Robelet now passionately run this small estate located in a former quarry. The vineyard, certified organic in 2018, stretches over 350 meters of elevation, 80% of which is terraced. These young winemakers carry out a great deal of manual work to get the best out of these very well-drained red sandstone terroirs. Brice also looks after a plot in the north of the Rhône Valley, whose grapes are transported across France and vinified in Irouléguy.
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