Domaine Ilarria Irouleguy Rouge 2020 vinho verde or choucroute garni

or choucroute garni

The attack is soft and velvety

with Champagne rising to prominence and Alsace nearby

a little brick dust earth

there are few rosés from anywhere that offer so much zesty fruit and reliably crisp panache as this one

Domaine Ilarria Irouleguy Rouge 2020 vinho verde or choucroute garni"A blend of 55% Tannat, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc, aged sur lie in both tank and barrel (16 24 months in used barriques, depending on the vintage). A dark red color, the wine has an inviting nose of dark cherry and exotic spices, followed by a palate replete with dark fruits and good grippy tannins lending it a great backbone. This rustic wine deserves the finest in rustic cuisine: stews, leg of lamb on the grill and pork sausages