ON-168716 BC-40790 QC-11314970

M. Chapoutier Les Vignes De Bila Haut Côtes De Roussillon 2015, Ac

Red Blend Red Blend
Languedoc, France

$15.95 (168716)

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90 pts
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June 10, 2017

Critic Reviews (3)

David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

Great value here! It's not hard to get ripeness and richness in the sun-baked Roussillon, but it can be hard to...

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Michael Godel
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Michael Godel

Here in this tidiest and yet wildly formidable $16 package is where the most excellent twain of syrah plus grenache...

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John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

Wild and rustic, fleshy and savoury, firm and grippy, this wine from Chapoutier's Roussillon outpost offers a lot of...

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Community Reviews (9)

benjamin_lawrence
benjamin_lawrence

Excellent wine, full bodied with notes of red fruits and blackberries. Animal and earth notes are also present. This little wine punches far above its weight the Languedoc-Roussilon is where the best QPR is to be found in the entire wine world at the moment. A memorable wine with a long lingering finish. Will improve with up to 5 years of cellaring, better on second day. By half a case or more and drink every 6 months **** Side note 2016 vintage is disappointing in comparison to the great 2015

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benjamin_lawrence
benjamin_lawrence

Excellent wine, full bodied with notes of red fruits and blackberries. Animal and earth notes are also present. This little wine punches far above its weight the Languedoc-Roussilon is where the best QPR is to be found in the entire wine world at the moment. A memorable wine with a long lingering finish. Will improve with up to 5 years of cellaring, better on second day. By half a case or more and drink every 6 months **** Side note 2016 vintage is disappointing in comparison to the great 2015

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Gabriel D
Gabriel D

What an excellent wine for the money! I agree with Mr. Lawrence, the 2015 vintage is superior to to the bracketed vintages. Superb value for such an intriguing flavour profile at this price point. We stocked-up and will be enjoying this one through 2018.

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Ghislain Lalonde
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Michael Loken
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It's only wine but I like it
It's only wine but I like it

Jul 2018: Original note stands but wine is more open now. Lovely. Upped tp 89pts.

Original note:
Once again, Chapoutier delivers a fine, flavourful red from the Roussillon. Plenty of dark fruit flavours backed by notes of black olives, pepper and herbs. Seems a bit tight at the moment - wouldn't hurt to give this another year. Or better, buy a few bottles, try one now then again in a year or two. rated 88pts. Tasted Aug 2017.

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