Chapoutier (Bila Haut), Cotes Roussillon Villages RI other_regions dark-fruited and generous with savory

dark-fruited and generous with savory tones of wild brush

There is a new wine in Palacios's portfolio

menthol and minerals are woven together in an intricate fabric of rare pedigree and complexity

Both times they were spectacular

but this wine ended up being the real surprise of the tasting

Chapoutier (Bila Haut), Cotes Roussillon Villages RI other_regions dark-fruited and generous with savoryThe mind blowing 2011 Cotes du Roussillon Villages Lesquerde Rectificando Invenies (RI) shows a slightly more pure profile, with Hermitage like aromas and flavors of cassis, black raspberry, toast and crushed rock. Full bodied, concentrated, perfectly balanced and elegant, with notable underlying structure and freshness, It can be enjoyed anytime over the coming decade or more. These single vineyard releases were easily some the most impressive wines