Domaine ArretxeaBurdin Harria
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with blue cheese, poultry or beef.
The Burdin Harria of the Domaine Arretxea is in the top 20 of wines of Irouléguy.
Taste structure of the Burdin Harria from the Domaine Arretxea
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Burdin Harria of Domaine Arretxea in the region of South West is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Burdin Harria
Pairings that work perfectly with Burdin Harria
Original food and wine pairings with Burdin Harria
The Burdin Harria of Domaine Arretxea matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of fondue bourguignonne and accompanying sauces, rack of lamb with antiboise sauce or spit-roasted chicken.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Arretxea's Burdin Harria.
Discover the grape variety: Tannat
Tannat is a red grape variety from Béarn which belongs to the cotoïdes family. Present in several vineyards of France, it occupies nearly 3,000 ha. Its leaves are reddish with tan patches. Its bunches are either of normal size or larger. Its berries have a thin skin and are rounded. Its foliage has a swarthy appearance. This variety must be pruned long because it is vigorous. It likes sandy and gravelly soils. Tannat is often exposed to leafhoppers and mites. It is also somewhat susceptible to grey rot. It has 11 approved clones, including 474, 717 and 794. Once mature, this variety produces acidic, fruity, tannic, acidic and full-bodied wines. Various aromas emerge, notably tobacco, cinnamon and exotic wood. Tannat is rarely used alone. It is combined with iron-servadou to obtain a fruitier taste or with cabernet sauvignon to be more rounded.
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Informations about the Domaine Arretxea
The Domaine Arretxea is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Irouléguy to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Irouléguy
The wine region of Irouléguy is located in the region of Pyrenées of South West of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Arretxea or the La Cave d'Irouleguy produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Irouléguy are Tannat, Cabernet franc and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Irouléguy often reveals types of flavors of earth, blueberry or peach and sometimes also flavors of vanilla, pear or lime zest.
The wine region of South West
The South-West is a large territorial area of France, comprising the administrative regions of Aquitaine, Limousin and Midi-Pyrénées. However, as far as the French wine area is concerned, the South-West region is a little less clear-cut, as it excludes Bordeaux - a wine region so productive that it is de facto an area in its own right. The wines of the South West have a Long and eventful history. The local rivers play a key role, as they were the main trade routes to bring wines from traditional regions such as Cahors, Bergerac, Buzet and Gaillac to their markets.
The word of the wine: Virile
Said of a robust, full-bodied wine and, in general, of wines reputed to be powerful in reference to masculine virility.
