Domaine Xubialdea - Ardan Harri - Magnum 2022
Domaine Xubialdea is located in Lasse, in the Basque Country . It is a family farm passed down from generation to generation, oriented towards viticulture and tea growing since 2008 under the direction of Battitt and Stéphanie Ybargaray . They now cultivate around 1.5 hectares of vines using organic farming . The vineyard, facing south on ampélite (black schist) soils, produces Ardan Harri , a white Irouléguy with character.
Ardan Harri is a blend of Gros Manseng (50%) and Petit Manseng (50%) . Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats and then the wine is aged on fine lees for 12 months , partly in barrels and concrete eggs .
Grape varieties: 50% Gros Manseng, 50% Petit Manseng
"Fuller, deeper. In magnum, the wine gains complexity and texture. The aromas stretch out, the finish lengthens. An ideal format for cellaring and special occasions."