Portes Ouvertes Route des Vins du Jurançon

A Sunday in the heart of the vineyard

Every second Sunday in December, the Open Doors on the Jurançon Wine Route invite wine lovers and the curious to explore the Jurançon vineyard, nestled on the hillsides south of Pau, facing the Pyrénées mountain range. More than 34 independent wine estates welcome visitors from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a day of discovery, sharing, and conviviality.

Tastings and discoveries

The open doors offer the opportunity to:

• Meet the winemakers: Interact directly with passionate producers who perpetuate ancestral know-how
• Discover the new vintages: Taste the latest dry and sweet Jurançon cuvées, without reservation
• Visit the cellars: Understand the stages of winemaking and aging of Jurançon wines
• Buy directly: Take advantage of estate prices to build your cellar or offer Christmas gifts

Gourmet markets and concerts

Many estates complement the oenological experience with local producer markets offering sheep's cheese, charcuterie, honey, foie gras, oysters, and other Béarnais regional specialties. Festive concerts punctuate the day at some estates, creating a joyful and musical atmosphere.

Meals at the winemakers'

Several estates offer convivial meals by reservation, with prices ranging from 12 to 35 euros per person. These lunches allow you to savor local gastronomy paired with the estate's wines, in the intimate setting of the wine properties.

The Jurançon vineyard

The Jurançon appellation extends over about forty communes southwest of Pau. This hillside vineyard produces exceptional white wines from the gros manseng and petit manseng grape varieties. Jurançon sec, crisp and aromatic, pairs well with seafood and Béarnais cuisine. Jurançon moelleux, with aromas of candied fruit and spices, is the ideal companion for foie gras and desserts.

A festive event before Christmas

Held in December, the Open Doors are an ideal outing to prepare for the end-of-year holidays. Discovering the vineyard in its winter attire, with the snow-capped Pyrénées as a backdrop, offers a striking spectacle.