M. Chapoutier Domaine de Bila Haut Occultum Lapidem 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
M. Chapoutier
Label Name:
 
Domaine de Bila Haut Occultum Lapidem
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côtes du Roussillon-Villages (Latour-de-France), Languedoc-Roussillon
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Syrah 60%, Grenache 35%, Carignan 5%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 94; James Suckling 93; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 91; Wilfred Wong 93; Bettane & Desseauve ~91

Tasting Note
Dark black-fruit core (blackberry, cassis) with peppery garrigue, graphite and smoked-herb notes. Medium–full, sappy palate with ripe fruit, savory spice and fine tannins; fresh mineral lift and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb, braised beef, duck confit, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Sichuan-style beef, Cantonese char siu, grilled yakitori and rich hot-pot dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, 100% destemmed; long maceration (~4+ weeks) with pigeage; aged roughly half in tank and half in oak (large and small casks); organic/biodynamic viticulture.

Vineyard Info
Owned by Michel Chapoutier (acquired 1999). Estate in Latour-de-France practicing organic/biodynamic farming on gneiss, schist and calcareous soils; established reputation for quality Roussillon reds.