A stunning value from the South of France! The Domaine de Bila Haut 2012 "Occultum Lapidem" Cotes du Roussillon-Villages now available - limited.94 Points Robert Parker: "The 2012 Cotes du Roussillon Villages Latour de France Occultum Lapidem offers dark, mineral-laced aromas and flavors of smoked earth, licorice, wild herbs and blackcurrants to go with a firm, structured and age-worthy profile on the palate. Comprised of mostly Syrah, from schist and gneiss soils, and aged in tank and demi-muid, this superb 2012 has solid mid-palate depth, ample tannin and a beautifully focused finish. It’s a superb value that will be even better in another year or so, and have 12-15 years of ultimate longevity. Any project Michel Chapoutier is involved with seems to excel, and his Roussillon Bila Haut domaine is no exception..Hopefully my prose has convinced more than a handful of readers to try these remarkable wines from one of the most fascinating and compelling personalities in the entire wine world, and one dedicated to the highest quality." Wine Spectator: "The bramble and spice elements are balanced and fresh in this muscular, juicy red from the south of France. Displays hints of black olive to the dried blackberry and plum compote flavors, featuring a firm kick of tannins on the mocha-infused finish."
Mike Lee
Beverage Manager/Sommelier Catch Miami
Black & red cherry, black plum & earth. Dried herbs, firm but soft tannins. Weighty mid-palate, long finish. Would rate higher, but alcohol is out of balance and very prominent. Needs time in bottle.
Black & red cherry, black plum & earth. Dried herbs, firm but soft tannins. Weighty mid-palate, long finish. Would rate higher, but alcohol is out of balance and very prominent. Needs time in bottle.
8.8Austin Beeman
Dark and complex. Hard blackberry fruit. Herbaceous. Plum fruits with nice tannins. $30
Dark and complex. Hard blackberry fruit. Herbaceous. Plum fruits with nice tannins. $30
8.9Brent Barnett
Light peppery, blackberry nose. Succulent palate of blackberry soft peppery notes. Richly extracted. Finish is long and soft. Well deserving of the 94 points #wineadvocate gave!
Light peppery, blackberry nose. Succulent palate of blackberry soft peppery notes. Richly extracted. Finish is long and soft. Well deserving of the 94 points #wineadvocate gave!
9.3Bill Morgan
Excellent old world nose. A taste of currant, a very refined fruit taste. A smooth delicious finish
Excellent old world nose. A taste of currant, a very refined fruit taste. A smooth delicious finish
9.3Daron Watson
herbaceous, brambly ~ black cherry & black raspberry ~ plummy yet velvety & rich mocha tannins
herbaceous, brambly ~ black cherry & black raspberry ~ plummy yet velvety & rich mocha tannins
9.1Drew Dodson
2012
2012
9.3Austin Beeman
Dark purple. Rich cherry compote nose. Rich plum and meat. Bacon fat and vanilla. Serious finish. $30
Dark purple. Rich cherry compote nose. Rich plum and meat. Bacon fat and vanilla. Serious finish. $30
9.1Lilly-Gray Warren
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8.6Lawrence Bernstein
Tasted 3/20. Disappointed as it was lighter than I anticipated for a Rhône. 85.
Tasted 3/20. Disappointed as it was lighter than I anticipated for a Rhône. 85.
8.5Ned Clark
Needs time. Air makes it sing
Needs time. Air makes it sing
9.3WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.