Irouléguy Hegoxuri Arretxea (Domaine) 2014
13.5%
0.75L
Intensity
A lovely Basque country white, at once generous and rich, with a pleasant acidity. Pairs well with a wide array of foods (seafood, fish, white meat).
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Irouléguy Hegoxuri Arretxea (Domaine) 2014
The wine
The Hegoxury cuvée is made using a blend of grapes from four different terroirs. 60% of the grapes undergo fermentation and élevage in 600-litre oak barrels, while the rest spends around ten months on its lees in vats. On the nose, this cuvée boasts aromas of citrus fruits and exotic fruits, while on the palate it is succulent, full-bodied, with a very pleasant, light acidity.
About the Producer Arretxea
Located in Irouléguy, in the heart of the Basque country, Domaine Arretxea (literally “the house of stone”) has been managed by Thérèse and Michel Riouspeyrous since 1989. This family-owned property, belonging at one time to grandfather Michel, spreads over 8 hectares. They grow Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes, and Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng and Courbu for their whites. The domaine has been certified organic since 1998 and is now also biodynamic. Domaine Arretxea has come to be one of the best representatives of this region’s wines.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 bottle
Level: 1 NormalObservation: 1 NormalOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13.5 %
Region: South-West
Appellation: Irouléguy
Owner: Arretxea (Domaine)
Vintage: 2014
Colour: white
Service temperature: 12°
Size (in ha): 8 hectares
Intensity: rich
Leading aroma: yellow fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine