M. Chapoutier - Les Vignes de Bila-Haut blanc 2018

Name: M. Chapoutier - Les Vignes de Bila-Haut white 2018
Brand: Domaine Bila-Haut
Rating: 3.7 (26 reviews)

Côtes du Roussillon|White wine

Roussillon

White

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3.7/5 (26 customers)

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 vats.

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

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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 (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 noté Recommended (Wine Spectator recommended wine producer)

Jeb Dunnuck

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Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.7/5

out of 26 reviews