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M. Chapoutier Domaine de Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem Rougetext
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15¾/20

M. Chapoutier Domaine de Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem Rouge 2002

Côtes du Roussillon Villages, Roussillon, Sud de France, FranceThe Roussillon region is better known as the hyphenated add-on to the Languedoc than for any specific wine but we like this new label from Chapoutier. Look for a very peppery, gamey, black cherry, smoky nose with floral, licorice streaks. The styling is dry, elegant and quite silky with spicy, licorice, plum, black cherry and rootsy, orange peel flavours. The finish is dry and peppery with fresh acidity but there is plenty of fruit. Drink any time with grilled lamb or rabbit.Tasted: 01 November 2004Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$15.90750mlSpecialty
Producer: M. ChapoutierDistributors: Dandurand
Blend: Syrah - Grenache - CarignanCSPC: 40790UPC: 3391181410236