Domaine de Bila-Haut - Occultum Lapidem 2007
This Côtes du Roussillon Villages is made from Syrah, Grenache, and Carignan grapes grown on soils of gneiss, schist, and Kimmeridgian limestone, which give this wine a dominant graphite character accompanied by peppery notes and hints of garrigue. A little-known appellation that is definitely worth discovering!
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Eye
beautiful dark maroon dress
Nose
Initially reserved on the nose, with dominant notes of graphite and leather, followed by intense notes of pepper, black fruit, and Mediterranean scrub
Palate
The attack is rich and dense; the palate is full-bodied and sunny, with a long, lively finish, supported by fine tannins and lovely freshness
Serve
at 14-16°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2009
Drink before
2016
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
4.4/5
based on 5 reviews
Review by Mr. LAURENT B. Published on 02/11/2021
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Review by Mr. HENRI JEAN P. Published on July 28, 2015
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Review by Mr. DAMIEN M. Published on September 27, 2014
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Review by Mr. OLIVIER D. Posted on 12/09/2013
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Review by Mr. THIERRY D. Published on May 18, 2013
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