Domaine Hegaldaka - Christian Bourrus - Irouléguy Blanc 2023
Domaine Hegaldaka is a confidential vineyard located in Saint-Jean-le-Vieux, in the French Basque Country, within the Irouléguy appellation. Founded in 2019 by Christian Bourrus , this 2-hectare estate is cultivated organically on two types of terroir: ophite and clay, with south/southeast and west exposures. Its aerial view is reminiscent of a bird spreading its wings, taking flight; an idea that can be found on the estate's label and which can be translated into Basque as “Hegaldaka”.
Hegaldaka Blanc is a blend of Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng and Petit Courbu . The grapes are harvested by hand, pressed in whole bunches, then aged for 1 year in stainless steel vats and barrels , followed by an additional year in bottle before marketing.
Grape varieties: Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng, Petit Courbu