M. Chapoutier : Bila-Haut V.I.T. 2020
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ParkerDescription
The richness and balance of a Côtes du Roussillon Villages red wine
The estate
Established since 1808 in Tain-L'Hermitage, M. Chapoutier is an elite reference among fine Rhône Valley wines today.
Winemaker and wine merchant, Michel Chapoutier has successfully elevated this family-owned business to the very top. The wines by Maison Chapoutier are renowned by the finest connoisseurs from all around the world for their refinement and high quality. A man of many talents, Michel Chapoutier holds the world record for 100/100 scores awarded by the American critic, Robert Parker. Mathilde, Michel Chapoutier's daughter, has taken over the running of this iconic house, which comprises over 350 hectares of vineyards in the most prestigious appellations of the northern and southern Rhône Valley region.
Over the years, the M. Chapoutier house has developed its know-how in the vineyards of Alsace, Roussillon and Australia.
The vineyard
Bila-Haut V.I.T. 2020 by M. Chapoutier is a Roussillon wine made from vines planted on clay-limestone and schist soils.
Vinification and ageing
Manual harvesting. Long maceration (4 weeks) along with punching down to encourage optimal extraction. Maturation by plot, in vats for the Grenache and in demi-muids for the Syrah. The blend is made after 18 months of ageing.
The blend
Grenache (65%)
Syrah (35%)
M. Chapoutier’s Bila-Haut V.I.T. 2020: Characteristics and tasting tips
The tasting
Colour
Brilliant, this wine showcases an intense garnet red colour with purple highlights.
Nose
Expressive, the nose gives off fruity (elderberry, blackberry) and spicy (pepper, garrigue) fragrances.
Palate
Ample and complex, the palate is seduced by this wine’s silky tannins, its intense spicy expression as well as its aerial and persistent finish.
Food and wine pairing
This red wine from Roussillon will pair well with lamb.
Service
For an optimal tasting experience, it is recommended to decant this wine before serving it between 17 and 18°C.
Cellaring
This Bila-Haut V.I.T. 2020 by M. Chapoutier can be cellared for more than 10 years.
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