OUR IROULEGUY WINES OUR CELLAR OUR VINES OUR DELICACIES FR Winter Seasons WINTER The winter works include maintenance of the vineyard, replanting, pruning ... They not only condition the shape of the vine over the years but also the production of the future vintage. The vine wakes up after a long winter sleep, with the appearance of drops of sap at the end of the cut branches. SPRING From the beginning of spring, the first actions are intended for the soil, then the first buds develop, burst and reject their fluff, revealing small leaves. Vegetative growth is important and the clusters become visible. The winegrower uses a series of actions that are essential for the good performance of the vines and will allow him to produce high quality grapes: planting, trellising, attaching twigs,…. SUMMER The month of June is the flowering period for the vine. The flowers are then replaced by berries (this is the fruit set). The winegrowers begin to strip the leaves in the area of the bunches to expose them to the sun. Puis, en début d’été, les baies commencent à se colorer et à prendre de la consistance 7 à 9 semaines après la floraison (c’est la véraison). À partir de cette étape commence le long processus de maturation. AUTOMNE C'est le plus grand moment de la vie du vigneron avec les vendanges qui commencent et qui s’étalent sur environ un mois. Le vent du sud (appelé ici Haize Hegoa), caractéristique unique de notre terroir, contribue à une maturité optimale de nos raisins. La dégustation quotidienne des baies de raisins par l’œnologue, parcelle par parcelle, détermine l’ordre des parcelles à vendanger. Les vendanges sont exclusivement manuelles, la qualité des raisins est préservée. When it arrives at the cellar, we find the same concern for quality and traceability. Each contribution from our winegrowers is weighed, a sample is taken for analysis and the harvest is then destemmed, crushed before being sent to vats (for reds) or to presses (for whites and rosés). Then comes the long process of vinification and aging of the wines. Our wines EXCEPTIONAL GRAPES The wines of the Cellar are directly the fruit of the work and of the values in which the winegrowers and the employees of the cooperative recognize themselves. LEARN MORE NEWS + ACCOMPANY OUR WINES + WHERE TO FIND OUR WINES? + CONTACT + Contact Terms & Conditions Studio Waaz Extranet member Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume in moderation.