Domaine Arretxea, Irouleguy Rouge "Haitza", 2019 still macabeo Winemaking is hands-off—native yeasts

Winemaking is hands-off—native yeasts

without appassimento

followed by notes of toasted almonds

not leftovers—California-grown

Domaine Arretxea, Irouleguy Rouge "Haitza", 2019 still macabeo Winemaking is hands-off—native yeastsDomaine Arretxea is the benchmark producer in Iroulguy, the tiny AOP in French Basque country known for high elevation vineyards and bold, soulful reds. Their top cuve, Haitza (meaning oak in Basque), is a blend of Tannat and Cabernet Franc, farmed biodynamically and aged in barrel with minimal intervention. The 2019 vintage brings a perfect balance of ripeness and energy: aromas of blackberry, dark cherry, cedar, wild herbs, and crushed rock lead