DomainedeBilaHautR.I.CotesduRoussillonVillagesLesquerdeMChapoutier2015

<p>DomaineBilaHaut,Rectificando Invenies (R.I.),Côtes-du-Roussillon Villages Lesquerde, M Chapoutier, France,2015Grape: 100% Syrah, hand harvested with 12 months in oak and 6 in concrete.Very dark crimson. Much more exciting and tense than the Chapoutier Châteauneufs. Rich and racy. With real savour and sinew. Treacle-toffee flavours.Critics’ Tasting Notes:”As always, the 100% Syrah 2015 Cotes du Roussillon Villages Lesquerde Rectificando Invenies Ri shows more minerality than the VIT release and offers blockbuster styled aromas and flavors of blackcurrants, crushed rocks, toasted bread and chocolate. Made in a voluptuous, pedal-to-the-metal style, with huge fruit and texture, it has building tannin and an uber sexy, incredibly layered and decadent palate. Drink it anytime over the coming decade. This cuvee was completely destemmed and aged 18 months in demi-muids.”98/100 points, Robert Parker, WINE ADVOCATE”Dark purplish crimson. Meaty, succulent nose. Much richer, sweeter, more opulent ripe fruit than the more mineral VIT. A tiny bit heavier and beefier arguably. Less lift. Impressive rather than winning! Masses of tannin packed in here. Very serious wine and not a jot of complacency. After all, there is still a lot to prove down here.”17+/20 points, Jancis RobinsonCotes du Roussillon Villages R.I. 2015Chapoutier</p>