Jay Kline

9.2

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. — a month ago

Serena Wu

8.9

Gros manseng!! Who knew it could be this good? High acidity, savory finish. Mineral and stone. — 8 months ago

with Brad

Carter White

9.4

Pear, minerality, and honey, body and zip, delish! — a year ago

Jie Ling

9.0

Sweet. Well rounded. Full of flavour. — 15 days ago

David Foster

8.9

Great with fish. Complex acid and fruit. — 3 months ago

Severn Goodwin

9.2

2017 | White Blend
(70% Gros Manseng / 15% Petit Courbu / 15% Petit Manseng)
Domaine Brana; Albedo
Pyrénées-Atlantiques; Irouléguy, Lecumberry, France
(91-93; Drink 2021-27) — a year ago

Ming L

9.2

Fragrant nose with peach, pineapple, orange peel, lime, honey, and chrysanthemum. Medium to full body. Vibrant and intense, soften by creamy texture which is surprising given that this did not see any oaks. Hint of sweetness but dry. Great winemaking.

70/30 Petit Courbu/Petit Manseng. — 2 years ago

R Bl

8.9

Gooseberry, grapefruit but also some stone fruit - assertive flavor makes an interesting flavor but challenging food pairing — 2 months ago

Meghan C

9.2

Enjoyed September 20, 2024 at home. Purchased from September 7, 2024 tasting at Pirouette. — 5 months ago

Severn Goodwin

9.3

2016 | White Blend
(50% Petit Courbu & 50% Petit Manseng)
Domaine Brana; Albedo
Pyrénées-Atlantiques; Irouléguy, Lecumberry, France
(92-94; Drink 2022-26) — a year ago