Domaine Ilarria 2022 Irouleguy, French Basque Country

There are red wine lovers who will go their entire lives without ever trying a wine from Irouleguy, it’s that rare.  Grown in the shadow of the Pyranees, the Tannat blend is more rustic than the polished wines we’re more accustomed to.  This rouge delivers mountain power—Tannat, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon offer dark fruit, wild herbs, and firm tannins that soften at the table. Irouléguy reds carry an untamed character that sets them apart from anything else in France.  The 2022 has had just enough time to knit together while retaining its wild energy.