M. Chapoutier Bila-Haut Chrysopée Sélection Parcellaire 2020.
Complex on the nose with notes of fleshy fruit such (apricots, peaches), followed by a floral bouquet. Full of minerality and salinity with great length on the finish.
VINEYARDS: The grapes come from vines growing in very old schist from the Primary era.
VINTAGE: An extremely hot vintage in the south of France, with rainfall at the end of the season providing much needed freshness.
WINEMAKING: Vinification is carried out by the pressing of whole bunches. After a light settling at 12°C for 24 hours, the wine goes into demi-muid barrels. Alcoholic fermentation lasts several weeks. Ageing in demi-muid barrels lasts six months with stirring up of the lees (bâtonnage) over the first two months.
- ENJOY WITH:
- Grilled and Roasted White Meats
- Fish/Shellfish
- Salads and Picnics
- Mild Creamy Cheeses
- Mature Strong Cheeses
- Oriental
- Spicy
Complex on the nose with notes of fleshy fruit such (apricots, peaches), followed by a floral bouquet. Full of minerality and salinity with great length on the finish.
VINEYARDS: The grapes come from vines growing in very old schist from the Primary era.
VINTAGE: An extremely hot vintage in the south of France, with rainfall at the end of the season providing much needed freshness.
WINEMAKING: Vinification is carried out by the pressing of whole bunches. After a light settling at 12°C for 24 hours, the wine goes into demi-muid barrels. Alcoholic fermentation lasts several weeks. Ageing in demi-muid barrels lasts six months with stirring up of the lees (bâtonnage) over the first two months.
- ENJOY WITH:
- Grilled and Roasted White Meats
- Fish/Shellfish
- Salads and Picnics
- Mild Creamy Cheeses
- Mature Strong Cheeses
- Oriental
- Spicy