Domaine Ilarria - Cuvée Bixintxo Irouléguy

Domaine IlarriaCuvée Bixintxo Irouléguy

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Cuvée Bixintxo Irouléguy of Domaine Ilarria is a red wine from the region of Irouléguy of South West.
This wine generally goes well with beef
The Cuvée Bixintxo Irouléguy of the Domaine Ilarria is in the top 10 of wines of Irouléguy.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Cuvée Bixintxo Irouléguy of Domaine Ilarria in the region of South West often reveals types of flavors of plum, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.

Food and wine pairings with Cuvée Bixintxo Irouléguy

Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée Bixintxo Irouléguy

Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée Bixintxo Irouléguy

The Cuvée Bixintxo Irouléguy of Domaine Ilarria matches generally quite well with dishes of beef such as recipes of vegetable noddles.

Details and technical informations about Domaine Ilarria's Cuvée Bixintxo Irouléguy.

Grape varieties
Natural
Yes
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

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.

Last vintages of this wine

Cuvée Bixintxo Irouléguy - 2016
In the top 10 of of Irouléguy wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Cuvée Bixintxo Irouléguy - 2013
In the top 10 of of Irouléguy wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Cuvée Bixintxo Irouléguy - 2009
In the top 10 of of Irouléguy wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50

The best vintages of Cuvée Bixintxo Irouléguy from Domaine Ilarria are 2016, 2009, 2013

Informations about the Domaine Ilarria

The winery offers 5 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Irouléguy in the region of South West

The Domaine Ilarria is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Irouléguy to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine South West
In the top 55000 of of France wines
In the top 15 of of Irouléguy wines
In the top 150000 of red wines
In the top 200000 wines of the world

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.

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The word of the wine: Local wine

Table wine, but with the origin indicated. It corresponds to a particular legislation: the freedom to use grape varieties is greater than for the AOC, but the quality criteria such as the approval tastings can sometimes be more demanding. The legislation is still evolving, but for the moment there are three levels: regional (e.g. Vin de Pays d'Oc), departmental and local (e.g. Côtes de Thongue).

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