📜 Irouléguy
The only appellation of the French Basque Country, on steep Pyrenean slopes.
Irouléguy is a protected designation of origin (PDO). Country: France. Part of: Pyrenees (Béarn and Basque Country).
Main grape varieties: Tannat, Cabernet Franc, Gros Manseng. Wines made here: Red wine, Rosé, White wine, Still wine.
The name is listed in eAmbrosia, the official EU register of geographical indications, and is protected throughout the EU.
How it connects to Wine
📜 Irouléguy ← main grape of ← 🍇 Cabernet Franc → kind of → 🍇 Grape varieties → kind of → 🍷 Wine
Links
- Where it is
- 📍 Pyrenees (Béarn and Basque Country)
- Main grapes
- 🍇 Tannat, 🍇 Cabernet Franc, 🍇 Gros Manseng
- Wines
- 🍷 Red wine, 🍷 Rosé, 🍷 White wine, 🍷 Still wine
Frequently asked questions
Where is Irouléguy?
Irouléguy is a wine area in this country: France.
Which grapes are used for Irouléguy wine?
Irouléguy wine is made mainly from these grapes: Tannat, Cabernet Franc, Gros Manseng.
What does the Irouléguy status mean?
Irouléguy is a protected designation of origin: the wine is made only in this area, under its rules and from permitted grapes.
Similar
📜 Béarn · 📜 Saint-Mont · 📜 Tursan · 📜 Brulhois · 📜 Chinon · 📜 Buzet
⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.