Bordaxuria - Irouléguy blanc 2023
91/100
RVF
"Off the beaten path"
It is rare to find Gros and Petit Manseng wines crafted with such precision. They surprise white wine lovers by combining aromatic intensity, a full-bodied texture, and remarkable finesse. Perfect for the table, it truly shines when paired with a creamy dish like risotto. For those who love a thrill!
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Eye
Golden yellow dress
Nose
Aromatic and fresh, with notes of citrus and white flowers, and subtle hints of honey wrapped in a minty freshness
Palate
Rich and refined, with a lovely balance, precise, featuring delicate tannins, and a mouth-watering, mineral finish
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with risotto and white blood sausage, pan-seared 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 regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
The Reca family combines dairy sheep farming with viticulture across two farms: Larraldea, in Saint-Just-Ibarre, and Bordaxuria, in Ispoure. As for the vineyards, there are 7.5 hectares of terraced land (currently in the process of converting to organic farming) planted on the steep slopes of the Arradoy. The two estates have been run since 2012 by the Reca sisters: Oihana, Intza, and Elorri. Elorri, who works the vineyards alongside 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 wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
Just one white wine vintage in 2023, made from Gros and Petit Manseng grapes with a touch of Petit Courbu, aged in a variety of vessels, including new oak casks, clay jars, and stainless steel tanks.
About the estate:
After leaving the cooperative in 2014, Elorri Reca and Brice Robelet have been passionately running this small estate, located in a former quarry. The vineyard, certified organic in 2018, spans over 350 meters in elevation, 80% of which is terraced. These young winemakers perform extensive manual labor to get the most out of these highly well-drained red sandstone terroirs. Brice also tends to a plot north of the Rhône Valley, whose grapes are transported across France and vinified in Irouléguy.