M Chapoutier Bila Haut Rouge

Description

Futures VIT very powerful and much deeper and more austere than previous vintages. Aromas of morello cherry from the Grenache perfectly complement the power of the Syrah from this parcel. This wine is already showing excellent potential and this vintage is undoubtedly one of the finest!Tasting Colourthe colour is garnet-red, very steady, deep and brilliant with purple lights. Noseopen, expressive and complex with aromas of very ripe black fruits elderberry, blackberry, some spicy scents pepper, Garrigue. Mouthgreat attack, tight but silky tannins. One notices a dominance of spicy scents, a lot of richness, a good length and a very ethereal final.Sommelier Tips game and truffle, big piece of beef.VINTAGE 2009 Grape variety Grenache 65%, Syrah 35%.Soil Clay and calcareous soil and schists.Harvest Grapes are hand-harvested.Winemaking The extraction is only performed by punsching of the cap during a long maceration which lasts at least 4 weeks.Maturing 100% in barrels for 18 months.Alcohol degree 14,5% – M. Chapoutier