La Cave d'Irouleguy Irouléguy Gorri

Has evolved. Has fragrant aromas of loganberries, chalk, iron, herbs, earthy hints, mint, raspberries and cassis. Its medium bodied a bit foursquare blue, red fruits and chalk palate has highish acidity. Ends mediumish and fresh. 13.5%. An honest and original wine. My last bottle.

This wine is still there and I like it in its austere, loyal, bluff and honest way. It has aromas of cassis, blueberries, some menthol and chalk hints. Its medium bodied quite solid and fruity red and blue fruits palate has typical 2013 highish acidity. Ends shortish, drying and a bit unknit. 13.5%. It is not a long term wine. It can be kept a couple of years but hasnt got the depth for further cellaring.

For 2013 the Gorri d'Ansa was renamed Gorri. Gorri means red. Over 2016 the wine developed and expanded and shed a lot of depot. It should be drunk in the next couple of years as it lacks the usual tannin, brawn and earthiness. It has aromas of lightly earthy blueberries, loganberries, minerals, cassis and some menthol. Its medium bodied palate starts solidly, lightly earthy and fruity, minerally and fresh with tingling acidity. Ends shortish and falls off a bit at …