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16¼/20
M. Chapoutier Domaine de Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem Rouge 2009
Côtes du Roussillon Villages, Roussillon, Sud de France, FranceBila Haut is a blend of syrah/grenache and carignan that is aged in 50 per cent oak and 50 per cent tank. Expect a meaty, peppery, smoky, floral nose with plum jam, black cherry, spice menthol and a hint of barnyard. Dry, fresh, juicy, suave and concentrated with peppery, savoury, black raspberry, plum, spice tobacco and curry flavours. A warm style country red with great fruit and balance to drink now or hold for a few years. Excellent value.Tasted: 03 July 2012Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $24.99 | 750ml | speculative listing - Pacific Wines and Spirits |
Blend: Syrah - Grenache - CarignanCSPC: 395699UPC: 03391181390439