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Arretxea Haitza Irouléguy AOC Rouge

Irouléguy AOC, France
Tannat, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon from biodynamic schist terraces; structured, mineral, and deeply aromatic with Pyrenean herbal complexity. A rare Basque red that rewards five-plus years of cellaring.
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Irouléguy's natural companion: Basque veal and Espelette with its local structured Tannat
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Tannat's firm tannins embrace lamb fat; Espelette pepper echoes wine's spice character
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The iconic regional pairing: Ossau-Iraty's nutty sweetness meets Tannat's firm structure
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Duck confit's richness requires Tannat's structural grip and dark fruit to balance
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