{"title":"Imanol Garay","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"\" data-end=\"362\" data-start=\"315\"\u003eA passion born from barrels and encounters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"446\" data-start=\"407\"\u003eFrom barrel trade to living wines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1200\" data-start=\"447\"\u003eInitially a sales representative for the \u003cstrong\u003eAdour\u003c\/strong\u003e cooperage, Imanol explored the world of \u003cstrong\u003enatural wines\u003c\/strong\u003e thanks to enriching encounters, notably with \u003cstrong\u003eRichard Leroy.\u003c\/strong\u003e This experience awakened in him a deep passion for the Earth, life and the creation of authentic wines. \u003cbr\u003e Originally from San Sebastian, in the Spanish Basque Country, Imanol finally settled in the lands of Madiran, in Orthez. He launched his trading business in the \u003ca title=\"Sud-Ouest\" href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/sud-ouest\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/sud-ouest\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSud-Ouest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, sourcing grapes from both the Spanish and French sides, refusing to choose between his two countries of origin. Among his suppliers, he established a particularly close relationship with \u003cstrong\u003eJean\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Pichard,\u003c\/strong\u003e sharing a different vision of wine, but mutual respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"\" data-end=\"1324\" data-start=\"1260\"\u003eA free-spirited approach between two lands and two terroirs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"1429\" data-start=\"1380\"\u003eFrom négociant to grower, an intuitive path\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1806\" data-start=\"1430\"\u003eImanol decided to vinify Jean's grapes in his own way, favoring \u003cstrong\u003enatural\u003c\/strong\u003e and environmentally friendly methods. Throughout his encounters in the Pyrenees, Imanol not only bought grapes, he also planted his own vines (2 ha) in \u003cstrong\u003eIrouléguy\u003c\/strong\u003e and Orthez, cultivating \u003cstrong\u003eTannat\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eRaffiat\u003c\/strong\u003e de \u003cstrong\u003eMoncade,\u003c\/strong\u003e a rare native grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"1891\" data-start=\"1849\"\u003eA vibrant, creative winery in Orthez\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2405\" data-start=\"1892\"\u003eDeeply respectful of nature, Imanol lets his vines express themselves freely. His cellar in Orthez is the place where he experiences each vintage with passion. The degrees of maturity of the grapes vary, the blends evolve, and the aging is carried out in various containers, from \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel vats\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003estoneware jars,\u003c\/strong\u003e including \u003cstrong\u003ebarrels\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eamphoras.\u003c\/strong\u003e Imanol Garay, in addition to taking care of his vines, even rocks them to the sound of the notes of his piano, creating a unique environment in his cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"\" data-end=\"2510\" data-start=\"2461\"\u003eA quest for sincerity and natural expression\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"2602\" data-start=\"2559\"\u003eSingular, vibrant and committed wines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2985\" data-start=\"2603\"\u003eTo summarize, Imanol Garay embodies the story of a man who chose to follow his passion for \u003cstrong\u003enatural wine,\u003c\/strong\u003e letting the earth and living things guide his creativity. His quest led him through the terroirs of the Pyrenees, giving birth to unique, vibrant wines brimming with personality, testifying to his commitment to authenticity and respect for nature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"abiatu-2021-imanol-garay","title":"Abiatu 2021 - Imanol Garay","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾 Red wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eImanol Garay\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 📍Appellation: Vin de France\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n 🍇Grape variety: Tannat \u0026amp; Cabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003e\n 📆Vintage: 2021\u003cbr\u003e\n Alcohol Content: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imanol Garay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47407800942867,"sku":"ABIATUIG21","price":37.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/28c6df67060a50c7ba3f9a8f33467158.jpg?v=1719846018"},{"product_id":"izzem-2023-imanol-garay","title":"Izzem 2023 - Imanol Garay","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e 👨🏼‍🌾 White wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eImanol Garay\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Chenin Blanc from Montlouis made by Hervé Grenier, gently pressed, naturally fermented, and aged in tanks without any additives. 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