M. Chapoutier - Les Vignes de Bila-Haut blanc 2018
Roussillon
White
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Drink or Keep
89-91/100
Robert Parker
"Les Vignes de Bila Haut Blanc 2018 Côtes du Roussillon incorporates small amounts of Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier, giving it a more floral, perfumed nature than previous vintages. Notes of lime, tangerine and peach round out the intense palate, which finishes fresh, tangy and saline." (Wine Advocate 2019 - Robert Parker) A great classic praised and highlighted by Parker on every vintage and at such a gourmet price!
Features
Estate
Domaine Bila-Haut
Cuvée
Les Vignes de Bila Haut
Vintage
2018
Designation
Côtes du Roussillon
Region
Roussillon
Grape varieties
Grenache blanc,Grenache Gris, Macabeu
Terroirs
Some of the grapes come from the clay-limestone terroirs of the Agly valley; others from granite at altitude (500 m, late-ripening terroirs).
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
After pressing, cold settling is followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks.
Breeding
Several months in wooden vats to retain freshness and minerality
Alcohol content
13.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
A beautiful pale yellow with green highlights
Nose
Very expressive, with citrus notes (lemon, grapefruit) and smoky nuances.
Mouth
The attack is straightforward and highly aromatic, a full-bodied white with excellent acidity thanks to the high altitude granites. The finish is fresh, with elegant saline notes.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with stuffed calamari, grilled fish, bouillabaisse, grilled red mullet fillets...
Domaine Bila-Haut
Côtes du Roussillon
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
Rated (2019 guide) 89-91/100 (Wonderful wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Vignes de Bila Haut Blanc 2018 Côtes du Roussillon incorporates small amounts of Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier, giving it a more floral, perfumed nature than previous vintages. Notes of lime, tangerine and peach round out the intense palate, which finishes fresh, tangy and saline.
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
3.7/5
out of 26 reviews
Note and review by M. DANIEL L. Published on 26/11/2020
All the freshness you'd expect from an aperitif wine with friends Daniel
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Note and review by Mme MICHELINE G. Published on 12/11/2019
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