This grape variety originally came from the French Pyrenees. It is frequently used in blends in the following AOC: Jurançon, Pacherenc de Vic-Bilh, Béarn, and Irouléguy. It is also produced in the Spanish Basque region under the name "Hondarrabi Zurri". Petit Courbu is not high-yielding and is often pruned long. It is particularly susceptible to gray rot. It's name, Petit Courbu, refers to the small bunches and grapes it bears. There are several other, higher-yielding forms of this grape variety, with larger grapes and bunches, but they do not produce high quality wine. It is often blended with Manseng to make semi-sweet or sweet wines. On its own, Petit Courbu produces fine, pale golden-yellow wines with an exuberant bouquet, powerful body and good aging potential.

Synonym : Hondarrabi Zurri