M. Chapoutier : Bila-Haut V.I.T. 2021

A complex and balanced red wine from the Côtes du Roussillon

The estate

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

As a winemaker and merchant, Michel Chapoutier has managed to lead this family business to the top over the vintages. 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 know-how in vineyards in Alsace, Roussillon and Australia.

The vineyard

Bila-Haut V.I.T. 2021 by M. Chapoutier is a wine from Roussillon made from vines planted on clay-limestone and schist soils.

The vintage

Despite a certain mildness, the winter is marked in January and February by some episodes of frost. The persistent coolness until the end of spring gives way to a summer that is less hot than the last five years and without heatwave. These weather conditions lead to late maturation. The grapes harvested two weeks later than in 2020 give birth to a tannic, fruity and mineral vintage.

Blend

Grenache
Syrah

Characteristics and tasting advice for Bila-Haut V.I.T. 2021 by M. Chapoutier

Tasting

Nose
The nose seduces with its perfect balance between freshness, the tannic structure from the syrah and the smoothness of the grenache.

Palate
With a beautiful persistence, the palate combines fruity (cherry, red fruits) and spicy aromas with notes of garrigue and racey tannins.