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2017 M. Chapoutier Côtes du Roussillon Villages Domaine de Bila-Haut L'Esquerda
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“The 67 acre Vyd of Lesquerde is constituted of hill top plains and slopes which are made of granitic soil. Its 350m altitude provides it a unique terroir. Each plot is hand-harvesting between 15th September and 15th October. This is a late terroir because of the altitude and nature of soils. The Carignan, Grenache, & Syrah grapes are destemmed, & maceration lasts around 4 weeks. Extractions are carried out by pumping-over. Temperatures don’t exceed 32°C. 10% of the wine was aged in oak casks and the balance in concrete tanks.”
92 pts Dunnuck (11/1/18), and
91 ea WA & WE (Buzzeo, 10/1/19) @ $27
92 pts Dunnuck (11/1/18), and
91 ea WA & WE (Buzzeo, 10/1/19) @ $27