M. Chapoutier : Bila-Haut V.I.T. 2020

The richness and balance of a red wine from Côtes du Roussillon Villages

The property

Established since 1808 in Tain-L’Hermitage, the House of M. Chapoutier today embodies the elite of the greatest names in wines from the Rhône Valley.

As a winemaker and merchant, Michel Chapoutier has managed over the vintages to lead this family business to the top. The wines of Maison Chapoutier are recognized for their refinement and high quality by the finest connoisseurs beyond borders. A man of many hats, Michel Chapoutier holds the world record for 100/100 scores awarded by American critic Robert Parker. Mathilde, Michel Chapoutier's daughter, has taken up the torch of this iconic house, overseeing a vineyard of over 350 hectares across the most prestigious appellations of the northern and southern Rhône Valley.

Over the vintages, Maison M. Chapoutier has developed its expertise within vineyards in Alsace, Roussillon, and Australia.

The vineyard

Bila-Haut V.I.T. 2020 from M. Chapoutier is a wine from Côtes du Roussillon Villages made from vines planted on clay-limestone and schist soils.

Vinification and aging

Hand-harvested. Long maceration (4 weeks) accompanied by punch-downs to promote optimal extraction. Parcel-by-parcel aging, in vats for the grenache and in demi-muids for the syrah. The blend is made after 18 months of aging.

Blend

Grenache (65%)
Syrah (35%)

Characteristics and tasting advice for Bila-Haut V.I.T. 2020 from M. Chapoutier

Tasting

Color
Bright, the color is an intense garnet red, adorned with violet reflections.

Nose
Expressive, the nose exhales fruity (elderberry, blackberries) and spicy (pepper, garrigue) fragrances.

Palate
Ample and complex, the palate seduces with its silky tannins, its intense spicy expression as well as its airy and persistent finish.

Food and wine pairings

This wine from Roussillon pairs ideally with lamb.

Service

For optimal tasting, it is recommended to decant this wine before serving it between 17 and 18°C.

Cellaring

This Bila-Haut V.I.T. 2020 from M. Chapoutier can be cellared for more than 10 years.