2021 Domaine Ilarria, Irouleguy Rouge, France Michel Fallon a little peppery in aplayful

a little peppery in aplayful way

2020 End of Nowhere Verdejo Space Oddity Heringer Vineyard

high on the hill of Chiroubles

this red was the most surprising wine I tasted

and 20% Mourvedre co-fermented in qvevri (big terracotta amphorae) and macro bin

2021 Domaine Ilarria, Irouleguy Rouge, France Michel Fallon a little peppery in aplayfulDomaine Illaria is a six hectare (15 acre) domaine is located in the village and appellation of Iroulguy. More specific, the estate is 7 miles from the Spanish border in Frances Basque region. This area of France is a land of mixed agriculture, where raising sheep or growing peaches and apples is as prevalent as cultivating vines. Vineyards lie on the lower slopes of the mountains, planted at between 200 and 480 metres. The soils consist of limestone,