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Arretxea Irouléguy Rouge Haitza

Irouléguy AOC, France
Benchmark Irouléguy rouge from old Tannat and Cabernet Franc on steep slate terraces. Mineral, dark-fruited and structured with Pyrenean freshness and a decade of aging potential.
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The regional mountain red finds its natural partner in the Basque veal and Espelette spice dish.
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Tannat's dark fruit and structure handles the charred beef fat with pepper-tomato piperade.
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Mountain Tannat's firm tannins and dark berry character are classical with slow-roasted lamb.
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Local Basque sheep cheese echoes the mountain terroir of this Irouléguy red.
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