About this product
The benchmark biodynamic Irouléguy red — from Arretxea's steep schist vineyards above Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, showing extraordinary iron mineral depth, dark cherry, violet, spice and the fierce Tannat tannin structure softened by Cab Franc elegance; a wine of complete Basque mountain identity and remarkable aging potential.
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The Basque Country's most characteristic veal preparation — minced with Espelette pepper — with Irouléguy's most celebrated red; the wine's iron mineral and dark fruit perfectly frame the pepper-spiced veal.
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The Basque ikastola rib chop — aged at room temperature and grilled over coals — with the Pyrenean's most structured red; the wine's Tannat tannin and mineral depth match the intense beef character.
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The Pyrenees' most celebrated cheese with the region's most distinctive red wine and Basque chilli jam — a triptych of Basque cultural identity and gastronomic completeness.
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An unexpected pairing — the wine's iron mineral and Tannat structure bridge the saffron-spiced fish stew's briny intensity in a demonstration of Irouléguy's extraordinary gastronomic versatility.
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