M. Chapoutier Bila-Haut L’esquerda Côtes-du-Roussillon Villages Lesquerde AOP

It was in Latour de France that M.Chapoutier chose to set up his domain. The vines of Bila-Haut and Occultum Lapidem were the first expressions of this terroir. The story continued near a little village called Lesquerde. Steep, craggy limestone, arid soil, battered by the tramontane wind…

The vineyard of Lesquerde is constituted of hill top plains and slopes which are made of granitic soil. Its 350m altitude provides a unique terroir. This is the latest terroir to be harvested (by hand) because of the altitude and nature of soils.

For more info, visit M. Chapoutier – Domaine de Bila-Haut website.

VARIETALS
Syrah, Grenache and Carignan.

VINTAGE
2018

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 15%

APPEARANCE
The colour is intense, deep and steady.

NOSE
The attack is remarkably fresh, showing maturity with aromas of black fruits and warm spices.
The granitic soil of this plot is revealed by floral notes, lightly smoky.

PALATE
The palate is both supple and powerful.
Tannins are at the same time powerful and tight.
The finale is fresh with no heaviness.

AGEING
7-8 months in concrete vats.

PAIRING
Ideal with elaborated dishes such as osso bucco or Provençal daube.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Drink now (decanting is recommended) or keep it for 5 to 10 years.

RATINGS

94pts

3.9

Additional information

Vintage	2018
Grape	Carignan, Grenache, Syrah
Producer	M. Chapoutier Bila-Haut
Style	Dry
Types	Red