La Cave d'IrouleguyGorri
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Tannat.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Gorri of La Cave d'Irouleguy in the region of South West often reveals types of flavors of prune, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Gorri
Pairings that work perfectly with Gorri
Original food and wine pairings with Gorri
The Gorri of La Cave d'Irouleguy matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of roast beef in a crust, sri lankan lamb rolls (mutton rolls) or simple pork roast.
Details and technical informations about La Cave d'Irouleguy's Gorri.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Gorri from La Cave d'Irouleguy are 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013 and 2015.
Informations about the La Cave d'Irouleguy
The La Cave d'Irouleguy is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 44 wines for sale in the of Irouléguy to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Irouléguy
Basque Country AOC (~250 ha, 15 communes, mountain vineyard, red sandstone and schist-limestone): Tannat signature as Pyrenean red king — structured and full-bodied with dark fruits, liquorice and spices, dense tannins softened by Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon bringing finesse and suppleness, fleshy and long. Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng and Courbu in aromatic whites with exotic fruits. AOC 1970.
The wine region of South West
French mosaic of strong identities south of Bordeaux. Cahors and its Malbec ("black wine"): deep reds with notes of blackberry, plum, violet, tobacco and cocoa, firm tannins. Madiran and its dense, age-worthy Tannat. Jurançon whites: golden sweet (apricot, honey, pineapple) and lively dry from Petit Manseng.
The word of the wine: Aromatic
Character of a wine that is particularly expressive and rich in aromas. Some grape varieties, such as Gewurztraminer or Muscat, produce very aromatic wines.
