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 one of my favorite rosés" said Eric Asimov in the NY Times and for good reason, as this  beautiful blend of Cabernet Franc  and Tannat is a vibrant and refreshing  wine that pairs well with salads, seafood, white...

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.