M. Chapoutier "Les Vignes de Bila-Haut" Pays d'Oc Rose 2021
(Cotes du Roussillon, France)

About this winery:
Purchased by Michel Chapoutier in 1999, Bila-Haut is located in the best part of the Languedoc called the Côtes du Roussillon. Historically the site was one of the first areas planted for viticulture by the Greek Mariners and has been continuously a wine region known for making top quality wines. 40+ year old vines are carefully and meticulously managed by an experienced team of viticulturalists, where sustainable farming and low yields combine to create the highest quality fruit.

Grape Varieties: Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault

Description:
In searching to create the perfectly styled rosé, Michel Chapoutier decided that the most widely planted grapes in the Roussillon were not suited to produce a delicate and elegant rosé. He searched and found a fantastic source of Cinsault in the Gard district, and used that variety blended with Grenache. The grapes are carefully vinified at low, even temperatures. The juice is fermented in temperature-controlled, stainless-steel tanks and aged in those tanks. After a short maceration on the skins, the delicate pink hue is attained, and the wine is racked and vinified. The wine is then carefully blended prior to bottling.

Winemaking:
Entirely destemmed. The extraction is only performed by punching of the cap. The maceration lasts from 2 to 4 weeks according to daily tastings.

Tasting Notes:

Each of the varietals in the blend offers up their unique flavors to combine a refreshing and crisp wine with “high resolution” of flavors. The Cinsault gives the red fruits, and gentle floral aromas. The Grenache supplies the crisp mineral flavors with a hint of citrus in the lingering finish.

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