Domaine de Bila-Haut - Occultum Lapidem 2008
Rating: Robert Parker 92/100, RVF 16/20, Gault Millau 15/20
“This wine, full of character, requires decanting and a flavorful meat dish to reveal its true potential. Its wild aromatic profile, featuring black berries and brambles, is enhanced by spicy notes. The still-firm tannic structure will soften quickly. ” (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2011 - Gault Millau)
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Eye
beautiful garnet-red dress
Nose
with aromas of very ripe red fruit, hints of spice, and Mediterranean scrub
Palate
Aromas of coffee and licorice dominate. The wine is very concentrated and warm, with a tannic finish.
Serve
at 14-16°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2017
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des gibiers, une belle pièce de boeuf, un selle d'agneau à la catalane... <br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent 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
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
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 being particularly remarkable 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
Customer rating
3.7/5
based on 19 reviews
Review by Mr. FLORIAN L. Published on April 17, 2018
It's always a pleasure
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Review by Mr. MICHEL M. Posted on 10/31/2014
A wine with a fine structure and well-balanced power, which does not detract from its elegance
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Review by Mr. DOMINIQUE F. Published on May 11, 2013
A bit disappointing for a Chapoutier. This wine definitely lacks personality.
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Review by Mr. THIERRY P. Published on May 15, 2023
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Review by Mr. LAURENT B. Published on 02/11/2021
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Review by Mr. JOSE V. Posted on April 21, 2020
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Review by Mr. GERARD R. Published on 10/31/2019
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Review by Mr. HERVE D. Published on May 1, 2018
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Review by Mr. THIERRY D. Published on August 18, 2017
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Review by Mr. PIERRE YVES L. Published on September 8, 2015
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