Herri Mina
Irouleguy Cabernet Franc Tannat
Iroulégy, Southwest France, France
Blue and red fruits, pencil shaving, chocolate, slight pyrazines, cigar box. Medium plus tannins, medium acidity. Needs time in the bottle.
Blue and red fruits, pencil shaving, chocolate, slight pyrazines, cigar box. Medium plus tannins, medium acidity. Needs time in the bottle.
Jan 3rd, 2020
Not super familiar with this AOC but wow if I had this blind I would have guessed Chinon - cherry fruit, iron , pencil lead , very enjoyable nice acidity
Not super familiar with this AOC but wow if I had this blind I would have guessed Chinon - cherry fruit, iron , pencil lead , very enjoyable nice acidity
Apr 13th, 2019
Gorgeous nose. Bittersweet cocoa, ripe red berry fruits, wild herbs, spice, leathery and it is deep and precise. Very polished yet not modern at all. Kind of like Allemand or Guiberteau. Palate has terrific acidity, freshness and vivid fruit. Great mouthfeel. Has structure and beautiful tannins. Needs 1 or 2 hours. It really comes into balance after two hours.
Gorgeous nose. Bittersweet cocoa, ripe red berry fruits, wild herbs, spice, leathery and it is deep and precise. Very polished yet not modern at all. Kind of like Allemand or Guiberteau. Palate has terrific acidity, freshness and vivid fruit. Great mouthfeel. Has structure and beautiful tannins. Needs 1 or 2 hours. It really comes into balance after two hours.
3 people found it helpfulMay 28th, 2016Green olive brine. Reminds me of Arnot-Roberts Clary Ranch Syrah. One of the best values in wine.
Green olive brine. Reminds me of Arnot-Roberts Clary Ranch Syrah. One of the best values in wine.
3 people found it helpfulSep 13th, 2014
On the nose, sour fruits of; dark currants, blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, green bell peppers, tree bark with sap and fresh very dark florals. The palate is medium bodied & the tannins are medium soft and round. The fruits are; blackberries, dark cherries, an array of blue fruits, poached strawberries, green bell pepper with additional vegetal notes, dusty, dry, loamy dry top soil, crushed dry rocks, olive pit with flesh, herbaceous notes, nail rust, light funky gym locker notes and a round, soft acidity and a finish that a 1/3, 1/3 and 1/3...fruit, vegetal and earth. 9.0 with the potential for a bit more with cellaring. Photos of; Irouléguy, Jean-Claude Berrouet and a classic Basque dish. Producer history & notes...Irouléguy is located in Basque Country...the southwestern most part of France wine regions and is only a half an hour from Spain. Irouléguy received its appellation contrôlée in 1970, with about 250 acres of vineyards cultivated by 60 growers. Jean-Claude Berrouet is an Irouléguy native who left the area for more than three decades to be the winemaker at Château Pétrus. Jean-Claude eventually returned home. He named his estate “Herri Mina.” In Basque, herri means “country,” and mina means “homesick.” I guess you could say he missed the area he grew up. Jean-Claude also makes a white blend of Gros Manseng, Petit Corbu and Petit Manseng. His vines are planted on the steep south facing slopes of the Pyrénées at around 400 feet above sea level. His vineyard has a climatic influence from the Atlantic. They are protected from cold north wind and receive more sunshine than most other French vineyard regions. Jean-Claude also produces a small amount of this Irouléguy Cabernet Franc; which is 100% Cabernet Franc-Tannat. A classic Basque pairing (shown) for this wine is a flour dredged fried chicken with stewed red and green peppers, tomatoes, onions & garlic.
On the nose, sour fruits of; dark currants, blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, green bell peppers, tree bark with sap and fresh very dark florals. The palate is medium bodied & the tannins are medium soft and round. The fruits are; blackberries, dark cherries, an array of blue fruits, poached strawberries, green bell pepper with additional vegetal notes, dusty, dry, loamy dry top soil, crushed dry rocks, olive pit with flesh, herbaceous notes, nail rust, light funky gym locker notes and a round, soft acidity and a finish that a 1/3, 1/3 and 1/3...fruit, vegetal and earth. 9.0 with the potential for a bit more with cellaring. Photos of; Irouléguy, Jean-Claude Berrouet and a classic Basque dish. Producer history & notes...Irouléguy is located in Basque Country...the southwestern most part of France wine regions and is only a half an hour from Spain. Irouléguy received its appellation contrôlée in 1970, with about 250 acres of vineyards cultivated by 60 growers. Jean-Claude Berrouet is an Irouléguy native who left the area for more than three decades to be the winemaker at Château Pétrus. Jean-Claude eventually returned home. He named his estate “Herri Mina.” In Basque, herri means “country,” and mina means “homesick.” I guess you could say he missed the area he grew up. Jean-Claude also makes a white blend of Gros Manseng, Petit Corbu and Petit Manseng. His vines are planted on the steep south facing slopes of the Pyrénées at around 400 feet above sea level. His vineyard has a climatic influence from the Atlantic. They are protected from cold north wind and receive more sunshine than most other French vineyard regions. Jean-Claude also produces a small amount of this Irouléguy Cabernet Franc; which is 100% Cabernet Franc-Tannat. A classic Basque pairing (shown) for this wine is a flour dredged fried chicken with stewed red and green peppers, tomatoes, onions & garlic.
From last week's tasting led by Martine Saunier, this Basque Cabernet Franc has much to offer. I love Cab Franc, personally, with all of its aromatic funkiness and rustic charm. Herri Mina Irouleguy does this, along with notes of forest floor, wintergreen and pie cherries. Silky on entry, the tannins hit the sides of the mouth. Finishes with pink peppercorn and Herbs de Garrique. Retails for around $33.00.
From last week's tasting led by Martine Saunier, this Basque Cabernet Franc has much to offer. I love Cab Franc, personally, with all of its aromatic funkiness and rustic charm. Herri Mina Irouleguy does this, along with notes of forest floor, wintergreen and pie cherries. Silky on entry, the tannins hit the sides of the mouth. Finishes with pink peppercorn and Herbs de Garrique. Retails for around $33.00.
1 person found it helpfulJul 22nd, 2014
Soft red fruit mid palate with bursting aromas.
Soft red fruit mid palate with bursting aromas.
Jun 2nd, 2016