Domaine Arretxea, Irouleguy Rouge "Haitza", 2019 still macabeo This approach yields wines of

This approach yields wines of remarkable depth and authenticity with good aging potential

Winemaking is hands-off—native yeasts

the wine displays a pale straw hue with green highlights

The nose greets with dark berries—black cherry and blackberry—complemented by hints of rose and violet

where the soils contribute to wines with mineral character

Domaine Arretxea, Irouleguy Rouge "Haitza", 2019 still macabeo This approach yields wines ofDomaine 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