Domaine de Bila-Haut - R.I. Rectificando Invenies 2012
16/20
RVF
14,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
96/100
Robert Parker
" In the same quality category, the 2012 Côtes du Roussillon Village Lesquerde Rectificando Invenies (RI) comes exclusively from granite soils and is primarily made from Syrah aged in concrete tanks. It is a brilliant wine, arguably the best of this vintage. Blackcurrant cream, raspberry, spice, toast, imposing minerality, and floral nuances emerge here. This full-bodied wine is incredibly pure, wonderfully concentrated, and finishes beautifully. Produced in very limited quantities, don’t miss the opportunity to treat yourself to a few bottles of this marvel. It will continue to impress for another 15 years or more. » (Wine Advocate 2014 - Robert Parker)
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Eye
Deep, rich color with purple highlights
Nose
complex and intense, with notes of ink, graphite, raspberry, and rockrose.
Palate
The attack is delicate, gradually gaining body without being harsh, with nice, tight tannins. A firm finish with a long, lingering aftertaste. A superb return of aromas of violet and white pepper.
Serve
at 14-16°C
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
It pairs perfectly with game (deer, wild boar, etc.), a prune tagine, or a Provençal-style stew...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2012 guide) 14,5/20 (Good wine)
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
Wine rated (2014 guide) 96/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
In the same quality category, the 2012 Côtes du Roussillon Village Lesquerde Rectificando Invenies (RI) comes exclusively from granite soils and is primarily made from Syrah aged in concrete tanks. It is a brilliant wine, arguably the best of this vintage. Blackcurrant, raspberry, spices, toasty notes, imposing minerality, and floral nuances emerge here. This full-bodied wine is incredibly pure, wonderfully concentrated, and finishes beautifully. Produced in very limited quantities, don’t miss the chance to treat yourself to a few bottles of this killer wine. It will continue to impress for another 15 years or more.
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.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2012 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
About the wine:
The R.I. vintage comes from the vineyards of Lesquerde; a generous, lively, well-rounded wine with subtle spice and a lovely finish.
Wine Spectator
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated: Recommended
Customer rating
4/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. PIERRE T. Posted on 11/25/2019
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Review by Mr. VLADIMIR A. Posted on August 10, 2017
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