This Collioure is a fine representative of its appellation, with depth and concentration balanced by marine freshness. Racy, with notes of blueberries and spices, the wine reveals its secrets on the palate. Another great success from Maison Chapoutier!
Features
Estate
Domaine Bila-Haut
Cuvée
Collioure
Vintage
2015
Designation
Collioure
Region
Roussillon
Grape varieties
Grenache Noire, Mourvèdre
Terroirs
Micaschist soils
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Total destemming, maceration in concrete vats, pumping over during the first week.
Breeding
30% in demi-muids and 70% in concrete tanks for 15 to 18 months
Alcohol content
15%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Purple with bluish highlights
Nose
Black fruits (blueberry), graphite, spices and violets
Mouth
Full attack, fresh structure and silky tannins
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairing
Accompanies a veal chop with mushrooms, a porcini omelette...
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 and offer good value for money.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
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 Rated Recommended (Wine Spectator recommended wine producer)
Jeb Dunnuck
Recommended area
Customer reviews
Customer rating
5/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. CHRISTIAN M. Published on 04/11/2022
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