France's smallest and most dramatically situated wine appellation, tucked into the steep, terraced slopes of the French Basque Country at the foot of the Pyrenees. The vineyards — planted on dramatic south-facing schist and sandstone terraces at 200–500m — produce wines from Tannat, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon for reds, and Gros Manseng and Petit Manseng for whites. The wines have a fierce mountain character — dense, tannic reds and intensely aromatic whites — that reflects both the Basque temperament and the extreme terroir.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | Outstanding Pyrenean vintage; Tannat of exceptional depth and Gros Manseng of great freshness. |
| 2021 | — | Cool, wet spring followed by warm, dry summer. Tannat of exceptional depth and freshness. |
| 2020 | — | Good growing season with some humidity challenges. Whites from Manseng grapes particularly successful. |
| 2019 | — | Outstanding vintage — hot summer tempered by Atlantic influence. Dense, structured Tannat with excellent longevity. |
| 2018 | — | Warm year producing ripe, full wines. Gros Manseng whites of tropical intensity. |
| 2017 | — | Spring frosts affected some parcels. Survivors showed good concentration and character. |