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Irouléguy Arretxea (Domaine) 2017

  • Red fruit
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Rising star
  • Color: Rosé
  • Biodynamics
  • 12% 
  • 0.75L
  • Intensity
  • Voluptuous

Vibrant and winey, this is a superb gastronomic rosé from the Basque country. Ideal with Basque dishes such as Basque chicken, piperade or grilled peppers.  More info

This rosé is made with Cabernet Franc and Tannat, lending it a beautiful deep colour. It gives off red fruit aromas (raspberry, redcurrant) and spicy notes. In the mouth, it is fruity, vibrant and vinous. To be drunk in its first five years, alongside a piperade, thon Basquaise or poulet Basquaise.

Irouléguy Arretxea (Domaine) serve at a temperature of 13°C. 

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Irouléguy Arretxea (Domaine)

The wine

This rosé is made with Cabernet Franc and Tannat, lending it a beautiful deep colour. It gives off red fruit aromas (raspberry, redcurrant) and spicy notes. In the mouth, it is fruity, vibrant and vinous. To be drunk in its first five years, alongside a piperade, thon Basquaise or poulet Basquaise.

Information about domain 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 into-neck
  • Label: 1 good appearance
  • Origin: Producer
  • Recoverable VAT: Yes
  • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
  • French customs seal: yes
  • Alcohol percentage: 12 %
  • Country/Region: South West France
  • Appellation/Wine: Irouléguy
  • Producer/Owner: Arretxea (Domaine)
  • Vintage: 2017
  • Color: Rosé
  • Service temperature: 13°
  • Viticulture: Biodynamics 
  • Intensity: Voluptuous
  • Dominant aroma: Red fruit
  • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
  • Grape variety: 80% Tannat , 20% Cabernet franc
Irouléguy Arretxea (Domaine)
Irouléguy Arretxea (Domaine)

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