Domaine de Bila-Haut - V.I.T. Visitare Interiore Terrae 2008
Rating: Robert Parker 94/100, RVF 17/20
“Very ripe yet vigorous, V.I.T. (Visitare Interiore Terrae) is full-bodied, bordering on opulence. ” (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2012 - RVF). Grown on clay-limestone and schist soils, the VIT cuvée is a delicious blend of Grenache and Syrah, expressive and complex, with notes of very ripe black fruits (elderberry, blackberry) and spicy notes (pepper, garrigue). Quite a program!
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Eye
red color, deep garnet, intense, very bright with purple highlights
Nose
open, expressive, and complex, with notes of very ripe black fruits (elderberry, blackberry) and spicy notes (pepper, Mediterranean scrub)
Palate
A beautiful attack, with firm yet silky tannins featuring dominant spicy aromatic notes; full-bodied, with good length and a very light, airy finish
Serve
at 14-16°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2017
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with game, a nice cut of beef, or Catalan-style saddle of lamb...
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
4.3/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. DIDIER V. Published on 10/19/2019
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Review by Ms. FRANCOISE B. Published on 12/30/2015
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Review by Mr. SEBASTIEN D. Published on June 25, 2014
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