COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Grenache, Mourvèdre
PRODUCER
M. Chapoutier
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Bila-Haut Chrysopee Rouge is a red wine from the Collioure AOC in Languedoc-Roussillon, France, produced by M. Chapoutier. The grapes are grown on Cambrian mica-schist terraces with a view of the sea, contributing to the wine's unique minerality. M. Chapoutier, a winery with a long family history, established Domaine de Bila-Haut to highlight the distinct characteristics of the Roussillon terroir. The wine is a blend primarily of Grenache and Mourvèdre.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
17-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are planted on ancient schist terraces overlooking the sea.
Fact 02
Harvested by hand in small crates early in the morning.
Fact 03
A portion of the wine is aged in concrete vats for purity.
Fact 04
Known for a distinctive salty finish.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Bila-Haut Chrysopee Rouge begins with a meticulous hand-harvest in small crates, typically performed early in the morning. The grapes are then destemmed without crushing. Extraction is managed through a combination of pumping over in the initial week of fermentation, followed by a slow infusion process lasting for four weeks to develop finesse. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an aging period of 15 to 18 months. This aging is split between concrete vats (70%), which help maintain the wine's freshness and fruit character, and demi-muid barrels (30%), which impart subtle complexity.
