{"product_id":"irouleguy-blanc-schistes-domaine-arretxea","title":"Irouleguy Blanc Schistes, Domaine Arretxea","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichel Riouspeyrous is a native Basque. He met his Alsatian future wife Thérèse while on a\u003cbr\u003echarity mission to Africa. On their return to France they got married and decided to start their own domaine by renting two hectares of vineyards. Domaine Arretxea (meaning the stone house) was born in 1989. Since 1993, they have eradicated the use of chemicals, pesticides, and any synthetic sprays in their vineyard. Once certified as organic, Thérèse and Michel pushed on towards the next logical progression: biodynamics. Although not certified biodynamic they follow the precepts of biodynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in a area protected from northerly and maritime winds by the mountains, the region enjoys a very favourable microclimate. Autumns are warm, thanks mainly to the southerly winds that arrive in September and October and help to ripen the grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs its name suggests, the vines are located on a terroir made up of micaceous red sandstone (grès), rich in iron oxide. Exposure is west\/south west.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, the wine is exotic and complex. On the palate full and harmonious, with a saline finish. A gastronomic wine with incredible ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducer\u003cstrong\u003e  Domaine Arretxea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin \u003cstrong\u003eIrouleguy, South West France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes \u003cstrong\u003e20% Gros Manseng, 80% Petit Manseng\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVintage \u003cstrong\u003e2020 or 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol \u003cstrong\u003e14.5% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium body aromatic white\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottle size \u003cstrong\u003e750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Manual harvest, destemmed, each parcel vinified separately, fermentations are spontaneous and with indigenous yeasts in 1200 litre barrels for 10 months. Aged for another year on the lees in the same vessels. No So2 added at any stage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes \u003cstrong\u003eBiodynamic, Natural, Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Arretxea","offers":[{"title":"2020","offer_id":55384530289016,"sku":"IROSCHIS-20-DOM-WHI","price":53.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"2023","offer_id":55384530321784,"sku":"IROSCHIS-23-DOM-WHI","price":58.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0040\/6070\/8993\/files\/Schistes.png?v=1765297310","url":"https:\/\/sipwines.shop\/products\/irouleguy-blanc-schistes-domaine-arretxea","provider":"SipWines Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}