Let’s face it, “Irouléguy” might fun to say…but it’s likely to be a hard sale at most tables. However, when the former, longtime winemaker at Pétrus is behind it, wine folks will perk up and listen. And that’s the situation we have here with Herri Mina. The story goes, Jean-Claude Berrouet after spending over 30 years as the winemaker at Chateau Pétrus, returned to his Basque homeland to create Herri Mina. He made two wines: a Blanc and a Rouge. This is the former and it’s fabulous.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of dinner. The 2022 Blanc is a blend of Gros Manseng, Petit Corbu, Petit Manseng. It pours a bright straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe tropical and orchard fruit: pineapple, green apple, some stone fruits, yellow flowers, nuts, and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long, slightly saline and there’s a rich, creamy texture. Classy. Drink now through 2032. — 6 months ago
Easy drinking at its best! Light and juicy, but by no means superficial. Dark berries, Cherry, some earthern notes and pepper. Gentle flow with medium acidity on the palate, tanins finish with a short and finely dosed grip. — 2 years ago
Semi-sweet, light and refreshing, good table wine — 5 years ago
Un beau Cahors et un magnifique cassoulet avec Thierry et Anne! Un Cahors encore jeune provenant directement d’une visite chez le producteur où l’on a été très bien reçu! Il peut vieillir encore plusieurs années. — 5 months ago
Delicious with beef stew. — 6 months ago
Great wine. Great value. — 2 years ago
End of the bottle, but still good. — 4 years ago
Demi-sucre vraiment bien après souper — 5 years ago
Sweet cherry ruby port! — 6 years ago
Fresh on the first day, deep fruit, a joke for the price, exceptional value for the money (8€) — 7 months ago
Nice pepper and current flavor. Enjoying with some cheeses and olive oil and bread. Tannins are well balanced with the fruit. I’m a big fan of Malbec so I might be biased but this is a very tasty wine. — 7 months ago
Gorgeous number with ripe peach and pineapple. Full mouth feel with zippy finish. Lush and tropical. Lovely this! — 4 years ago
Light and dry. Tart hints of lemon and a mild grassy flavor. Great wine for the value. — 6 years ago
Adam Gäfvert
Had over a few weeks. Held up nicely. — 4 months ago