Hegoxuri Arretxea 2023
Hegoxuri Arretxea 2023 is a medium sweet, full-bodied white from Gros Manseng, Petit Manseng (Irouléguy, France), in the off-dry whites style. Acidity is very high; oak influence is little. Good with blue cheese, fruit dessert, Thai food, Indian food. Biodynamic farming is mentioned by the merchant.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh, Petit Manseng, Piémont Pyrénéen, Laougué (organic) 2024 Domaine Laougué · South West | £18.90 | |||
| Maison Darragon, Vouvray Demi-Sec Heritage 2022 Maison Darragon · Loire | £18.00 | |||
| Vouvray Les Coteaux Tufiers Demi Sec | £14.30 | |||
| Les Coteaux Tufiers Vouvray Demi-Sec 2024 Boutinot France · Loire | £13.95 |
Hegoxuri Arretxea 2023 is a flagship dry white wine from the Irouléguy appellation in the French Basque Country, produced from a blend of Gros Manseng, Petit Manseng and Petit Courbu. This 2023 vintage is grown on steep, terraced vineyards with soils of red sandstone and ophite, imparting a powerful mineral tension. It delivers an intense profile of exotic fruits, citrus peel, and white flowers, balanced by a bracing acidity and a slightly waxy texture. Domaine Arretxea is a pioneer of organic and biodynamic farming in the region, focusing on low yields to ensure maximum concentration.