In the French Basque hills, enveloped by Spain, Peio Espil tends his family’s estate with impressive care. Peio, after careers in both Sauternes and Jurancon, returned to Irouleguy to work sustainably, and received complete organic certification in 2008. Here he...

From organically certified vineyards, 1 hectare dedicated to Petit Manseng and 1 hectare to Petit Courbu, permaculture-pioneer Peio Espil offers a very unique interpretation of Irouléguy Blanc as he is one of the few growing grapes on Trias limestone, a...

This is a blend of 70% Cabernet Franc and 30% Tannat done in a combination of stainless steel and concrete vats. Of the reds from Apatia this is the most forward and open, with supple fruit character and some earthy...

Negua, which is Basque for "Winter", is a blend of 80% Tannat and 20% Cabernet Franc, aged in a combination of stainless steel, concrete vats and some barrels. The extra time really shows the potential of Apatia's wines, with explosive...

This is the first vintage of Erdizka, which translates in Basque to "Halfway." It is appropriately an equal blend of Tannat and Cabernet Franc. The extra bit of Cab Franc gives this an herbal edge and mineral undertone that feels...

This is a blend of 80% Gros Manseng and 20% Petit Courbu, grown on red sandstone soils at about 350-450 meters elevation. Grapes are hand-harvested and naturally fermented in stainless steel vats. This is chiseled and taut off the bat...