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Irouléguy Terroir Ophites Arretxea (Domaine) 2014

  • Mineral
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Rising star
  • Color: White
  • Biodynamics
  • 14% 
  • 2.25L
  • Intensity
  • Crisp

This cuvée is produced in tiny qualities and stands out for its impressive tension.  More info

  • Quantity: 3 Bottles
  • Level: 3 into-neck
  • Label: 3 slightly marked label, 3 slightly stained label
  • Origin: Private individual
  • Recoverable VAT: No
  • Country/Region: South West France
  • Appellation/Wine: Irouléguy
  • Producer/Owner: Arretxea (Domaine)
  • More information....

Irouléguy Terroir Ophites Arretxea (Domaine) serve at a temperature of 12°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Piperade basque, Pain de légumes, Picodon.

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Irouléguy Terroir Ophites Arretxea (Domaine)

The wine

This cuvée is produced in tiny qualities and stands out for its startling freshness and tension. To make it, the property follows biodynamic cultivation principles and harvests by hand. The grapes are pressed slowly and gently, before partial maceration, natural fermentation and élevage, on the lees, in foudres. This process gives the wine very good ageing potential.

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: 3 Bottles
  • Level: 3 into-neck
  • Label: 3 slightly marked label, 3 slightly stained label
  • Origin: Private individual
  • Type of cellar: Classic underground cellar
  • Recoverable VAT: No
  • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
  • French customs seal: yes
  • Alcohol percentage: 14 %
  • Country/Region: South West France
  • Appellation/Wine: Irouléguy
  • Producer/Owner: Arretxea (Domaine)
  • Vintage: 2014
  • Color: White
  • Service temperature: 12°
  • Viticulture: Biodynamics 
  • Size (in ha): 5
  • Intensity: Crisp
  • Dominant aroma: Mineral
  • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
  • Grape variety: 80% gros manseng, 20% petit manseng,

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Irouléguy Terroir Ophites Arretxea (Domaine) 2014

iDealwine Price(1) corresponds to the hammer price and the buyer's premium charged by the auctioneer. (1)Bottle format