COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Syrah, Grenache, Carignan
PRODUCER
Domaine de Bila Haut (M. Chapoutier)
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
M. Chapoutier Domaine de Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem 2019 is a red wine from the Côtes du Roussillon Villages appellation in Languedoc-Roussillon, France. It is produced by Domaine de Bila Haut, established by the fifth-generation winemaker Michel Chapoutier. The name 'Occultum Lapidem' translates to 'hidden gem,' reflecting the estate's focus on exceptional terroirs. The wine is a blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Carignan, with vineyards planted on varied soils including gneiss, schist, and limestone, and some vines exceeding 50 years in age. The estate practices biodynamic farming.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Occultum Lapidem' means 'hidden gem' in Latin.
Fact 02
Vineyards are situated on diverse soils like gneiss, schist, and limestone.
Fact 03
The estate practices biodynamic farming.
Fact 04
Some vines are over 50 years old.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The M. Chapoutier Domaine de Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem 2019 is produced using 100% destemmed grapes. Fermentation takes place in concrete vats with punch-downs employed for extraction. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging, with roughly half maturing in concrete vats and the other half in oak casks (demi-muids). Grapes are hand-harvested. The estate adheres to biodynamic farming practices.
