Domaine Arretxea, Irouleguy Rouge "Haitza", 2019 still macabeo or seafood dishes like oysters

or seafood dishes like oysters and grilled prawns

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

or hold for a few years to see how its layers unfold

followed by notes of toasted almonds

Domaine Arretxea, Irouleguy Rouge "Haitza", 2019 still macabeo or seafood dishes like oystersDomaine 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