Domaine Lajibe
South West France
Jean-Baptiste Semmartin (Domaine Lajibe) left a career as an athlete to make wine and after experience in Bordeaux, Collioure and Burgundy (working with biodynamic practitioners) he established Domaine Lajibe on the Serres-Seques terroir. The estate is small (several hectares) and has been managed organically and more recently certified biodynamic (Demeter); Semmartin focuses on native varieties of the region (Petit & Gros Manseng, Petit Courbu) and crafts both bone-dry and late-harvest Jurançon cuvées that are praised for their precision, energy and terroir expression.
At a glance
- Country
- France
- Region
- South West
- Farming
- Biodynamic — certified
- Key grapes
- Petit Manseng Gros Manseng
- Principal appellations
- Jurançon Sec
