Domaine de Bila-Haut - Côtes du Roussillon Bila-Haut blanc 2021
90/100
Bettane & Desseauve
"Former 'Les Vignes' vintage"
“Bold aromas of fresh white fruit and citrus; on the palate, it’s briny and invigorating, lively, and elegant. ” (The Bettane + Desseauve Guide). A true delight! Its expressive nose of citrus and empyreumatic notes carries through to the palate with a clean, aromatic attack. Full-bodied, tangy, and fresh with a salty finish. Best enjoyed with spring dishes.
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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
An open, highly aromatic attack, full-bodied with a beautiful acidity derived from the high-altitude granite soils, and a fresh finish with very elegant salty notes
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
Serve with stuffed squid, grilled fish, bouillabaisse, grilled red mullet fillets...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 90/100
Rated 2 stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more conventional and uniform than the previous one)
About the wine:
Distinct aromas of fresh white fruit and citrus; on the palate, it is briny and invigorating, lively and elegant.
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 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
Customer rating
3.2/5
based on 4 reviews
Review by Mr. XAVIER P. Posted on 02/16/2025
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