M. Chapoutier - Les Vignes de Bila-Haut blanc 2018
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 and fragrant character than previous vintages. Notes of lime, mandarin, and peach round out the intense palate, which finishes fresh, tart, and briny. ” (Wine Advocate 2019 - Robert Parker) A great classic praised and highlighted by Parker in every vintage—and at such an attractive price!
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Eye
A beautiful pale yellow with green highlights
Nose
Very expressive, with citrus notes (lemon, grapefruit) accompanied by smoky undertones
Palate
The wine opens with a bold, highly aromatic attack; it is a full-bodied white with a lovely acidity derived from the high-altitude granite soils. The finish is fresh, with very elegant salty notes.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairings
Serve with stuffed squid, grilled fish, bouillabaisse, grilled red mullet fillets...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 2 stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more conventional and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Michel Chapoutier, a prominent and prolific figure in the Rhône Valley wine industry, has invested heavily in his estate in Latour de France (which spans over 100 hectares of vineyards, extending into neighboring villages such as Lesquerde, as well as a few plots in the Côte Vermeille). True to his reputation for perfectionism, he produces affordable wines that offer excellent value for money.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated wine (2019 guide) 89–91/100 (Excellent wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Les Vignes de Bila Haut Blanc 2018 Côtes du Roussillon includes small amounts of Marsanne, Roussanne, and Viognier, giving it a more floral and fragrant character than previous vintages. Notes of lime, mandarin, and peach round out the intense palate, which finishes fresh, crisp, and briny.
About the estate:
Michel Chapoutier’s outpost in Roussillon is a worthy extension of his operations in the Rhône Valley. The focus is on the same grape varieties—Grenache and Syrah, in varying proportions depending on the terroir—and the overall quality is very good, with the single-vineyard selections particularly notable for their excellence and limited production volumes. "My view is that Roussillon is like the northern Rhône within Languedoc-Roussillon," Chapoutier said during 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 the 2017 and 2018 vintages, which they describe as excellent. It should be noted that while Chapoutier primarily produces dry wines in Roussillon, he has not abandoned traditional styles.
Wine Spectator
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated: Recommended