Jay Kline

9.2

Let’s face it, “Irouléguy” might fun to say…but it’s likely to be a hard sale at most tables. However, when the former, longtime winemaker at Pétrus is behind it, wine folks will perk up and listen. And that’s the situation we have here with Herri Mina. The story goes, Jean-Claude Berrouet after spending over 30 years as the winemaker at Chateau Pétrus, returned to his Basque homeland to create Herri Mina. He made two wines: a Blanc and a Rouge. This is the former and it’s fabulous.

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of dinner. The 2022 Blanc is a blend of Gros Manseng, Petit Corbu, Petit Manseng. It pours a bright straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe tropical and orchard fruit: pineapple, green apple, some stone fruits, yellow flowers, nuts, and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long, slightly saline and there’s a rich, creamy texture. Classy. Drink now through 2032. — 3 days ago

Doug Powers

9.1

This is such an aromatically pretty Gamay, with floral, redfruits and some faint violets as well, great balance, soft tannins, just a slight chalky note in the end palate that leads to a lovely, lingering finish, I guess this is what Gamay tastes like when made by an excellent Cote Rotie producer!! — 2 months ago

with Monique and Jim

Meghan C

9.2

Enjoyed September 20, 2024 at home. Purchased from September 7, 2024 tasting at Pirouette. — 5 months ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.4

Excellent. Classic white burg. Apparently grown very near Clos Vougeot. Will buy more asap. — a month ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2012 vintage. Solid cork and fill. Decanted and tasted after 20 mins and 45 mins. Medium body. Nice dusty, dirty, funky nose with just a hint of barnyard that dissipated quickly. Great integration and showing quite well currently. Likely another 5-7 years in this current state. Not improving at this point 12.13.24. — 2 months ago

Daniel veit

8.9

Solid drinking village wine. — 4 months ago

Ted

8.9

Dark fruit, plums and blackberries. Has plenty of backbone. — a month ago

Thien Bui

9.1

Very well made, better even the second day — a month ago

with Mk

Eric Tabas

9.4

Great acidity with plenty of red fruits, cherry, cranberry and plums. Its expressive and refreshing finish reminds me of those outstanding nouveau beaujolis that keeps me reaching for another bottle with friends. — 4 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.4

Andrew Thomas — 5 months ago