Picked up in the deli / wine shop in Luz-Saint-Sauveur, as an ‘interesting interlude’, given we were in Irouleguy country. But surprisingly hard to find. Overall, quite Bordeaux-like notes, but with freshness and acidity. Medium-depth ruby-garnet. At the first, bready hints, then cocoa, then notable cedar wood. Quite vinous. Smoky black fruit emerge. Plum resolves into quite focussed blackcurrant. Something fragrant too – violets, or herbal hints? Crisp acidity, with almost citrus-like raspberry / redcurrant flavours and lightweight / a touch short to begin with. But as it aerates, it fills out to medium body, medium+ intensity savoury cassis, with medium chalky tannins. Earthy, gravelly minerality emerges on the nose, and the palate lengthens with some oaky spice hints.
620. Cave d’Irouleguy, Domaine de Mignaberry Irouleguy, 2007
620. Cave d’Irouleguy, Domaine de Mignaberry Irouleguy, 2007
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