Domaine du Bila-Haut - Côtes du Roussillon Villages - Red - 2023

Wine:

Blending Grenache, Carignan, and Syrah to perfection, the 2023 Red Côtes du Roussillon Villages stays true to the estate’s style, bursting with expressive fruit. Fully ripe, aromatic, and generous, it reveals smoky and floral notes, while its schist-driven minerality and fine tannins keep the structure fresh and vibrant, with a touch of black pepper on the finish. A wine to enjoy now or over the next 3 to 5 years, perfect with beef bourguignon or a grilled côte de bœuf. Rated 92/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Total destemming of the grapes. Maceration for 2 to 4 weeks. Matured in vats.

Color:

Intense ruby red with carmine highlights.

Nose:

Delicate black cherry aromas with smoky notes from the Syrah and a floral touch from the Grenache.

Palate:

The wine opens with vibrant minerality, bringing freshness to the whole, complemented by spicy notes and smooth, velvety tannins.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Pike-perch in beurre blanc, delicate fish tartare or carpaccio, sea bass in a salt crust, capons simmered in spices.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028

At Domaine de Bila-Haut in Roussillon, Michel Chapoutier continues his relentless pursuit of excellence. A pioneer of biodynamic viticulture, he applies the same principles to these southern terroirs that have earned him a place among the world’s most renowned winemakers.

With his signature expertise, he masterfully blends Mediterranean grape varieties to craft stunning wines that deliver pure, undeniable pleasure.