Camin Larredya
The vigneron Jean-Marc Grussaute of the Camin Larredya winery becomes an interpreter of the Jurançon territory, located within the South West wine region of France, embracing a pure and artisanal production vision. The Jurançon area is situated at the foot of the Pyrenees, in the Béarn area. The modern history of the Domaine begins in 1900, when Jean Grussaute purchased the Larredya farm driven by the desire to return to the land. In 1975, after years in which part of the production was delivered to the local cooperative, the Grussaute family carried out the first independent bottling. However, it was not until 1988 that the definitive turning point occurred, when the then twenty-year-old Jean-Marc took the reins of the winery after completing his studies in viticulture and oenology.
The nearly 10 hectares of vineyards available to Domaine Camin Larredya benefit from the proximity to the Pyrenees and the concurrent presence of Atlantic breezes, factors that contribute to the mild and oceanic climate characterized by significant temperature variations between day and the night. On clay soils rich in silica, at about 300 meters above sea level, Jean-Marc cultivates the traditional varieties of Jurançon, namely Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng, Petit Courbu, and Camaralet, all grown under certified organic and biodynamic regimes. In the agronomic management, the estate applies the “Hérody method,” a holistic approach consisting of a series of practices aimed at promoting soil health, while also consulting the lunar calendar to determine the most suitable time for carrying out viticultural operations. At the same time, the health of the plants is preserved through rational manual pruning and the use of natural origin preparations. After the harvest, carried out entirely by hand, the bunches are pressed whole in a long and gentle manner, with the must thus obtained left to ferment with only indigenous yeasts. The subsequent aging periods take place on the fine lees in small wooden barrels.
The vigneron Jean-Marc Grussaute of the Camin Larredya winery becomes an interpreter of the Jurançon territory, located within the South West wine region of France, embracing a pure and artisanal production vision. The Jurançon area is situated at the foot of the Pyrenees, in the Béarn area. The modern history of the Domaine begins in 1900, when Jean Grussaute purchased the Larredya farm driven by the desire to return to the land. In 1975, after years in which part of the production was delivered to the local cooperative, the Grussaute family carried out the first independent bottling. However, it was not until 1988 that the definitive turning point occurred, when the then twenty-year-old Jean-Marc took the reins of the winery after completing his studies in viticulture and oenology.
The nearly 10 hectares of vineyards available to Domaine Camin Larredya benefit from the proximity to the Pyrenees and the concurrent presence of Atlantic breezes, factors that contribute to the mild and oceanic climate characterized by significant temperature variations between day and the night. On clay soils rich in silica, at about 300 meters above sea level, Jean-Marc cultivates the traditional varieties of Jurançon, namely Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng, Petit Courbu, and Camaralet, all grown under certified organic and biodynamic regimes. In the agronomic management, the estate applies the “Hérody method,” a holistic approach consisting of a series of practices aimed at promoting soil health, while also consulting the lunar calendar to determine the most suitable time for carrying out viticultural operations. At the same time, the health of the plants is preserved through rational manual pruning and the use of natural origin preparations. After the harvest, carried out entirely by hand, the bunches are pressed whole in a long and gentle manner, with the must thus obtained left to ferment with only indigenous yeasts. The subsequent aging periods take place on the fine lees in small wooden barrels.
