Domaine de Bila-Haut - Côtes du Roussillon Occultum Lapidem rouge 2019
92-94/100
Jeb Dunnuck
93/100
James Suckling
91/100
Bettane & Desseauve
91/100
Robert Parker
"Another fine vintage for this cuvée, which shines with purity and elegance."
"Lots of smoky herbs, black fruit, gravelly earth, and chocolate notes emerge from the 2019, a rich, medium-bodied Roussillon full of character. Showing more violet and floral notes with time in the glass, it has an almost Saint-Joseph character that might just surprise in a blind tasting. Another beautiful vintage for this cuvée, it shines with its purity and elegance." (Jeb Dunnuck).
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Eye
Beautiful dark garnet red color
Nose
Initially reserved on the nose, with dominant notes of graphite and leather, then becoming intense with hints of pepper, black fruit, and garrigue.
Mouth
Rich and dense attack, full-bodied and sunny, with a long, sappy finish, supported by fine tannins and lovely freshness.
Serve
At 14-16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with game, a nice cut of beef, Catalan-style saddle of lamb...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 91/100
Winery rated 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About wine:
Still that spicy tannin, a more interesting structure than VIT, more finesse and length, balance.
About the estate:
Michel Chapoutier, a key and 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 plots on the Côte Vermeille). True to form in his perfectionism, he offers affordable wines that are good value for money.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2023 guide) 91/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
Marked by aromas of crushed stone, asphalt, blueberry, and black olive, the 2019 Côtes du Roussillon Villages Latour de France Occultum Lapidem is a blend of 60% Syrah, 35% Grenache, and 5% Mourvèdre, all aged in concrete vats. It is medium-bodied to full-bodied, polished and smooth, with silky tannins—a good amount—and a long finish.
About the estate:
Michel Chapoutier's outpost in 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 depending on the terroir—and the overall quality is very good, with the single-vineyard selections being particularly noteworthy for their excellence and limited production volumes. "My opinion is that Roussillon is like the northern Rhône in 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 2017 and 2018, which they describe as excellent vintages. It should be noted that while Chapoutier mainly produces dry wines in Roussillon, he has not abandoned traditional styles.
Wine Spectator
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100
About wine:
Dark plums, blackberries, roasted meat, black pepper, and notes of dried herbs and black olives. Medium-bodied with firm tannins. It remains fresh in the center with lots of character, the Syrah giving a boost in the mid-palate with a range of wild berries and spices. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. Ready to drink or cellar.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated 92-94/100
Rated Recommended
About wine:
Plenty of smoky herbs, black fruits, gravelly earth, and chocolate notes emerge from the 2019, a rich, medium-bodied Roussillon full of character. Showing more violet and floral notes with time in the glass, it has an almost Saint-Joseph character that might just surprise in a blind tasting. Another beautiful vintage for this cuvée, it shines with its purity and elegance.
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