the vibrant acidity makes the wine taste scintillatingly dry despite considerable body and honeyed texture
the wine displays a pale straw hue with green highlights
This approach yields wines of remarkable depth and authenticity with good aging potential
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The nose greets with dark berries—black cherry and blackberry—complemented by hints of rose and violet
Domaine Arretxea, Irouleguy Rouge "Haitza", 2019 still macabeo the vibrant acidity makes theDomaine Arretxea is the benchmark producer in Iroulguy, the tiny AOP in French Basque country known for high elevation vineyards and bold, soulful reds. Their top cuve, Haitza (meaning oak in Basque), is a blend of Tannat and Cabernet Franc, farmed biodynamically and aged in barrel with minimal intervention. The 2019 vintage brings a perfect balance of ripeness and energy: aromas of blackberry, dark cherry, cedar, wild herbs, and crushed rock lead