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2020 Irouléguy Blanc “Hegoxuri”

Domaine Arretxea
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Any lover of whites from Chablis or the Loire should try this white made of Gros Manseng, Petit Manseng, and Petit Courbu. It is brimming with energy from its fresh acidity, which is backed by a generous structure and hints of citrus and green almond. I love to pull the cork now to experience the invigorating aroma of crushed stone, but I also know that a few years of age will give something of supreme, exotic complexity. Either way, your guests will be dumbfounded as to the origin of this wine. 

Anthony Lynch


Technical Information
Wine Type: white
Vintage: 2020
Bottle Size: 750mL
Blend: 60% Gros Manseng, 35% Petit Manseng, 5% Petit Courbu
Appellation: Irouléguy
Country: France
Region: Southwest
Producer: Maison Arretxea
Winemaker: Thérese & Michel Riouspeyrous
Vineyard: 15 to 20 years, 3 ha
Soil: Sandstone
Aging: Fermentation and aging in foudre, 600-L demi-muid (40%), and the rest in stainless steel
Farming: Biodynamic (certified)
Alcohol: 14%

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About The Region

Southwest

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Tucked away beneath Bordeaux and buffeted by the Pyrenees to the south, this expansive region of France, commonly known as the Southwest, is home to a diverse number of viticulture and gastronomic traditions as well as cultures. Though Cahors might be the most well known (and easiest to pronounce) appellation from the Southwest, the importance and influence of French Basque culture cannot be underestimated. Irouléguy, the primary appellation of the Basque region of France produces full-bodied, hearty red wines, produced from Tannat grape (known for its tannic qualities). Dry whites from Irouléguy are also produced from Petit and Gros Manseng. Northeast of Irouléguy is the sweet wine-producing appellation of Jurançon. These moelleux wines made from Petit and Gros Manseng have a storied history in France, from being the first wine region to have a vineyard classification, which dates back to the 154th century, to being preferred wine of royalty dating back to the 16th century as well as the French poet Colette.

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