16,5/20
Jancis Robinson
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94/100
Robert Parker
"Reminiscent of a Saint-Péray with its vibrant saline minerality, buttery citrus, toasted nut and quince aromas and flavors, the 2015 Collioure Chrysopée Blanc is wonderfully textured with juicy acidity." (Wine Advocate 2017 - Jeb Dunnuck) A bold cuvée!
Features
Estate
Domaine Bila-Haut
Cuvée
Chrysopée
Vintage
2015
Designation
Collioure
Region
Roussillon
Grape varieties
90% Grenache gris, 10% Grenache blanc.
Terroirs
Primary shale soils
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Pressing of whole bunches, then light settling at 12°C for 24 hours, fermentation in demi-muids.
Breeding
In demi-muids for 6 months with stirring of the lees for the first two months
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Golden, intense color
Nose
Notes of fleshy apricot and peach followed by a floral bouquet.
Mouth
Fresh attack, full of minerality and salinity with great length
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with Creole dishes, such as cod accras with a hint of spice; Asian-inspired dishes, such as shrimp or langoustine ravioli served in a combava or ginger broth; or even a lovely dish of spaghetti alle vongole.
Domaine Bila-Haut
Collioure
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
Michel Chapoutier, a prolific figure in the Rhône Valley wine world, has invested heavily in his Latour de France estate (with over 100 hectares of vines, extending into other villages such as Lesquerde, and a few parcels on the Côte Vermeille). As perfectionist as ever, his wines are affordable, offering good value for money.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2017 guide) 94/100 (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Reminiscent of a Saint-Péray with its vibrant saline minerality, buttery citrus, roasted nut and quince aromas and flavors, the 2015 Collioure Chrysopée Blanc is wonderfully textured with juicy acidity.
About the domain :
Michel Chapoutier's outpost in the Roussillon is a worthy extension of his operations in the Rhône Valley. The emphasis is on the same varieties - Grenache and Syrah, in varying proportions according to terroir - and the overall quality is very good, with the parcel selections particularly notable for their excellence and limited production volumes. "My opinion is that Roussillon is like the Northern Rhône in Languedoc-Roussillon," said Chapoutier at our February tasting in the small village of Latour-de-France. He and the rest of his team are very optimistic about the prospects for 2017 and 2018, which they describe as excellent vintages. It's worth noting that while Chapoutier mainly produces dry wines in Roussillon, he hasn't abandoned traditional styles.
Wine Spectator
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine Spectator recommended wine producer)
Jancis Robinson
Rated 16.5/20
About the wine:
Ample and spicy on the nose - not lacking in alcohol but with good length on the palate. A hint of pine and a nice chewiness. Certainly not fatty. There's tension, even if the wine was a little too tight at this stage of its evolution. Lots of emotion on the finish.
Jeb Dunnuck
Recommended area
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. PIERRE G. Published on 10/04/2021
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