About this product
The flagship red from Irouléguy's most prestigious estate — Tannat with Cabernet Franc from steep schist terraces above 400m. Biodynamically farmed and vinified with minimal intervention. Dense, aromatic, and structured with black cherry, dried violets, iron mineral, graphite, and the massive yet refined tannins that Tannat achieves at altitude on schist soils. Haitza is a wine of mountain nobility — severe in youth, magnificent with 10+ years of age.
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The quintessential regional pairing — Basque veal stew with Irouléguy Tannat. The wine's dense tannins support the rich stew, Espelette pepper bridges to its dark fruit, and herbs echo its aromatic complexity.
classic
main
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Mountain charcuterie with mountain wine — Tannat's structure and dark fruit complement the spiced chorizo. Pimientos provide sweetness that bridges to the wine's fruit.
classic
starter
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Mountain lamb with mountain Tannat — both products of the Pyrenees. The wine's massive tannins and dark fruit are the ideal accompaniment to roasted lamb of similar character and provenance.
established
main
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The most celebrated Basque cheese with the region's most celebrated wine — a pairing of obvious cultural and terroir logic. The cheese's nutty richness is balanced by Tannat's acidity, cherry preserve echoes its fruit.
established
cheese