making this 2019 only the second release
hints of tobacco
the traditionalist philosopher winemaker celebrated for his rare poetic approach
Château Haut-Bergey’s Pessac-Léognan Rouge 2019 is a balanced
Volans Blanco delivers clarity
Domaine Arretxea, Irouleguy Rouge, 2023 OREGON making this 2019 only theDomaine Arretxea is one of the benchmarks of Iroulguy, the remote AOC in Frances Basque country, nestled in the foothills of the Pyrenees. Founded in the early 1990s by Thrse and Michel Riouspeyrous, the domaine is now run by their sons, who continue farming biodynamically and making wines that are bold, structured, and grounded in place. The 2023 Rouge is a blend of Tannat, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon, grown on steep, terraced vineyards