Chapoutier Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Blanc 2018 Bottle size: 750ml
France, Rhône
R195
Blend: Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris and Macabeu
Tasting notes:
'Not yet bottled and mostly Grenache (there's a touch of Muscat, Grenache Gris, and Vermentino), the 2018 Cotes Du Roussillon Les Vignes De Bila Haut Blanc offers a rich yet fresh style that's going to shine on the dinner table. Crushed citrus, honeyed minerality, licorice, and a touch of quince all give way to a layered, ripe, polished white that has loads to love.' – Jeb Dunnuck, 92/100
'The 2018 Côtes du Roussillon les Vignes de Bila Haut Blanc incorporates small amounts of Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier, giving it a more floral, perfumed nature than past vintages. Lime, tangerine and peach notes round out the medium-bodied palate, which finishes fresh, zesty and briny.' – Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate, 89-91/100
'The wine exhibits citrus aromas (lemon, grapefruit) with smoky notes. Fresh and very aromatic attack. The palate is round, with a great acidity (coming from the later ripening sites at higher altitude). A lot of freshness on the finish mixed with salty notes, which express the minerality of the wine.' – Winemaker
Tasting notes:
'Not yet bottled and mostly Grenache (there's a touch of Muscat, Grenache Gris, and Vermentino), the 2018 Cotes Du Roussillon Les Vignes De Bila Haut Blanc offers a rich yet fresh style that's going to shine on the dinner table. Crushed citrus, honeyed minerality, licorice, and a touch of quince all give way to a layered, ripe, polished white that has loads to love.' – Jeb Dunnuck, 92/100
'The 2018 Côtes du Roussillon les Vignes de Bila Haut Blanc incorporates small amounts of Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier, giving it a more floral, perfumed nature than past vintages. Lime, tangerine and peach notes round out the medium-bodied palate, which finishes fresh, zesty and briny.' – Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate, 89-91/100
'The wine exhibits citrus aromas (lemon, grapefruit) with smoky notes. Fresh and very aromatic attack. The palate is round, with a great acidity (coming from the later ripening sites at higher altitude). A lot of freshness on the finish mixed with salty notes, which express the minerality of the wine.' – Winemaker
Condition | New |
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Winemaker | Michel Chapoutier |
Alcohol | 13.5% |
Blend information | Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris and Macabeu |
Variety | Blend |
Rating | JD 92 |
Producer information | Michel Chapoutier is the ultimate overachiever. Not only do his thrilling single-vineyard wines set the benchmark for the entire Rhône Valley, but he also produces some of the best value wines on the planet. With a 200-year history, wines from all corners of the Rhône and supreme quality throughout, Michel Chapoutier is the king of the Rhône Valley. Organic and biodynamic farming principles, together with traditional winemaking in top appellations, produce structured wines with long ageing potential. The wines tend to be generous, but each one speaks of its terroir and shows immaculate balance. |
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