Domaine Arretxea
Hegoxuri Irouléguy Petit Courbu Blend
Irouléguy, Pyrénees-Atlantiques, Southwest France, FrancePetit Courbu, Gros Manseng, Petit Manseng
Top Notes For
Aug 23rd, 2026
Irouléguy, Pyrénees-Atlantiques, Southwest France, FranceIrouléguy, Pyrénees-Atlantiques, Southwest France, FranceA blend of Gros Manseng, Petit Manseng, and Petit Courbu from the Irouleguy AOC in the French side of the Basque region, this immediate reminds me Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh Blanc in its aromatic intensity but with more citrus and mineral snaps and less tropical exotics.
On the palate it’s refreshing and savory at the same time, with a saline and lightly herbal edge. Not as rich and textured as Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh Blanc, but still has a substantial feel.
A fascinating white.
A blend of Gros Manseng, Petit Manseng, and Petit Courbu from the Irouleguy AOC in the French side of the Basque region, this immediate reminds me Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh Blanc in its aromatic intensity but with more citrus and mineral snaps and less tropical exotics.
On the palate it’s refreshing and savory at the same time, with a saline and lightly herbal edge. Not as rich and textured as Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh Blanc, but still has a substantial feel.
A fascinating white.