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LEHIA White, an aromatic and velvety wine, balanced by a beautiful freshness.
- Vintage 2022
- Capacity 75 cl
- Wine type White wine
- Appellation AOC Irouléguy
- Winery Cave d'Irouléguy
- Farming Conventional
- Distinction 2 stars in the Guide Hachette des vins (2027 edition)
Lehia means "challenge" in Basque. It is a rare cuvée, produced only in great years, made with barrel-aged Petit Manseng.
Tasting: 2022 vintage
Color
Radiant golden yellow hue.
Nose
Pineapple, grapefruit, white fruits, floral inspiration, and brioche notes with delicate woody undertones.
Palate
Frank and determined: the roundness and richness are framed by a dynamic freshness. Beautiful length, elegant, with fine bitters.
Grape varieties and aging
75% Petit Manseng, 25% Gros Manseng. 14.5% vol. Fermentation at 16-18 °C in barrels, followed by 6 months on lees in barrels.
Tasting: 2023 vintage
Color
Brilliant golden yellow.
Nose
Ripe exotic fruits, white fruits, spices, delicate flowers, brioche notes, and integrated wood.
Palate
Round and opulent structure, intense and savory freshness: an elegant and contrasted expression.
Grape varieties and aging
79% Petit Manseng, 21% Gros Manseng. 15% vol. Fermentation at 18-20 °C, followed by 6 months in barrels, 40% of which are new.
Tasting: 2024 vintage
Color
Golden, radiant and intense.
Nose
Luminous citrus, candied fruits, white flowers, sweet spices, and delicate wood.
Palate
Fine and delicate attack, floral and grapefruit notes. Subtle roundness, chiseled freshness, and a long, sensual finish.
Grape varieties and aging
78% Petit Manseng, 22% Gros Manseng. 14.5% vol. Long fermentation at 18-20 °C in barrels, 6 months of aging, 40% in new barrels.
Pairings, serving, and storage
Food and wine pairing
Foie gras, porcini mushroom or truffle risotto, grilled scallops, macaroni and cheese, endive with ham, sheep's milk cheese.
Serving
10 to 12 °C.
Storage
Up to 5 years (winery recommendation for the current vintage).
TERROIR
The vines, with an average age of about 30 years, are planted on south and southwest-facing slopes, at an altitude of approximately 250 m, on red sandstone, ophite, and limestone soils. The harvest is done by hand.
THE CAVE D'IROULÉGUY
Nestled in the heart of the Northern Basque Country, on the French side, the Cave d'Irouléguy cooperative winery bears witness to the passion and dedication of the region's winemakers. Founded in 1952 by nine fervent growers, the winery has become an emblem of unity and tradition, still preserving its cooperative spirit today.
The vineyard clings to steep slopes, on soil mixing clay, limestone, and sandstone. The climate, between Atlantic influences and the protection of the mountains, favors local grape varieties: Tannat, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon for the reds; Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng, and Petit Courbu for the whites.
In 2023, the cooperative was awarded for its "Exceptional Offer" in the "Promoting a Terroir" category of the Wine Tourism Trophies.
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