M. CHAPOUTIER BILA-HAUT BLANC
Aromatic and very impressive.
Côtes-du-Roussillon, Southern Rhône
2020
13.5% ABV.
50% Grenache Blanc, 20% Macebeu, 20% Marsanne, 10% Roussanne
75cl
£13.95
Price includes VAT
Tasting notes:
This wine exhibits floral and citrus aromas of lemon & grapefruit with smoky notes. It is fresh and aromatic on the palate with great acidity and a lot of freshness on the finish mixed with salty notes, which express the minerality of the wine.
About the wine:
A part of the grapes comes from limestone, clay soils and gneiss in the Agly Valley; the other part from granite soils at higher altitude (500m, later ripening sites).
The grapes are manually harvested early in the morning and hand selected to protect the aromas. After pressing, the must is cold-settled. Vinification is performed in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks.
About the producer:
One of the oldest companies in the Rhône Valley, dating back to the first vineyards in 1879. The well known estate is now driven by Michel Chapoutier – the biodynamic pioneer of the region.
Food match:
Perfect with grilled Sardines and fresh crsuty bread.
