Description

This white Irouleguy from the Arretxea estate comes from a schist plot that lends the wine breadth and depth. Aromas of cherry blossom, kumquat and lemongrass shape the bouquet, complemented by a distinct minerality (flint). On the palate, the wine first reveals its power and density, centred on a pulpy texture with harmonious contours. Then the body gradually gives way to a finely chiselled acidity and a salty, slightly smoky finish. This is a great white wine that shines with its delicacy and precision.

In the vineyard, in the cellar

WINE TYPE:

WHITE
GRAPE VARIETIES:

PETIT MANSENG 80% ~ GROS MANSENG 20%
SOIL TYPE:

SCHIST, PLANTED IN 1994
EXPOSURE: 

SOUTH-FACING
AGING:

FERMENTATION AND AGING IN 1,200-LITRE BARRELS FOR 10 MONTHS, FOLLOWED BY 1 YEAR IN THE BOTTLE

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What to eat with a white Irouleguy Schistes from the Arretxea estate?

• FISH IN SAUCE
• FATTY WHITE MEAT
• CHEESES

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