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Domaine de Bila-Haut (M. Chapoutier) Cotes du Roussillon Villages Rectificando Invenies (R.I.) 2017 750ml

size
750ml
country
France
appellation
Roussillon
JD
98
WA
94
Additional vintages
2019 2017 2016 2015
JD
98
Rated 98 by Jeb Dunnuck
Coming from higher elevation granite soils, the 2017 Côtes Du Roussillon Villages Lesquerdes Rectificando Invenies is stunning in every way. Crème de cassis, graphite, tobacco, and ground pepper notes as well as a stunning sense of elegance emerge from this full-bodied, pure, beautifully textured, thrilling Syrah. This cuvée has been at the top of the heap from the Roussillon in just about every vintage since its debut, and the 2017 is no exception. ... More details
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Domaine de Bila-Haut (M. Chapoutier) Cotes du Roussillon Villages Rectificando Invenies (R.I.) 2017 750ml

SKU 954186
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Professional Ratings
JD
98
WA
94
JD
98
Rated 98 by Jeb Dunnuck
Coming from higher elevation granite soils, the 2017 Côtes Du Roussillon Villages Lesquerdes Rectificando Invenies is stunning in every way. Crème de cassis, graphite, tobacco, and ground pepper notes as well as a stunning sense of elegance emerge from this full-bodied, pure, beautifully textured, thrilling Syrah. This cuvée has been at the top of the heap from the Roussillon in just about every vintage since its debut, and the 2017 is no exception.
WA
94
Rated 94 by Wine Advocate
92-94 Practically 100% Syrah grown on decomposed granite, the 2017 Cotes du Roussillon Villages Lesquerde Rectificando Invenies features hints of pencil shavings, licorice and plum on the nose. Full-bodied, structured and firm, this is impressive more than generous, but it's not overly hard and ends up being more giving on the long, lingering finish.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
France
appellation
Roussillon
Additional vintages
2019 2017 2016 2015
Overview
Coming from higher elevation granite soils, the 2017 Côtes Du Roussillon Villages Lesquerdes Rectificando Invenies is stunning in every way. Crème de cassis, graphite, tobacco, and ground pepper notes as well as a stunning sense of elegance emerge from this full-bodied, pure, beautifully textured, thrilling Syrah. This cuvée has been at the top of the heap from the Roussillon in just about every vintage since its debut, and the 2017 is no exception.
green grapes

Varietal: Syrah

The Shiraz or Syrah grape varietal has seen a huge surge in popularity over the past few decades, partly due to the fact that more and more wineries around the world are beginning to plant and process this robust and flavorful grape for international audiences. This varietal has plenty going for it, and has the special ability of being able to clearly express positive features of its terroir in the bottle, alongside its characteristic flavors of dark berries, pepper and other spices. Shiraz/Syrah is also notably a highly versatile grape, and has been successfully used in several type of still red wine, as well as excellent sparkling and fortified wines. It is also regularly used as a blending grape, where it is prized for its ability to add a bold and strong, spicy punch to mellow, blended wines.
barrel

Region: Languedoc Roussillon

If you've ever drank and enjoyed a French wine, there is a high chance that it hailed from Languedoc Roussillon, a hugely important historic wine region which produces over a third of the country's wine each year. Indeed, the output of Languedoc Roussillon even exceeds that of the entire United States, and has hundreds of thousands of acres of land under vine, growing a wide range of red and white grapes. Languedoc Roussillon is one of the oldest and most important wine regions in the world, with a history which stretches back over the millennia to the ancient Greeks, who adored the warm and humid Mediterranean climate which is ideal for viticulture. From still red and white wines, to dessert wines and crémants, Languedoc Roussillon truly has something of quality and character for everyone, and every palate.
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Country: France

France is renowned across the globe for its quality wines and the careful expertise which goes into making them, but what is truly remarkable about this relatively small country is the vast range of wines it produces in such huge amounts each year. Not only are the finest red wines in the world said to come from the beautiful regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy, but elsewhere in the country we find the Champagne region, and areas such as the Rhone Valley and the Loire, whose white wines consistently receive awards and accolades by the plenty. This range is a result of the great variety of climatic conditions and terrain found in France, coupled with generations of wine makers working within single appellations. Their knowledge of specific terroirs and grape varieties has, over time, perfected the production of wines within their region, and the end results continue to impress the world to this day.
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green grapes

Varietal: Syrah

The Shiraz or Syrah grape varietal has seen a huge surge in popularity over the past few decades, partly due to the fact that more and more wineries around the world are beginning to plant and process this robust and flavorful grape for international audiences. This varietal has plenty going for it, and has the special ability of being able to clearly express positive features of its terroir in the bottle, alongside its characteristic flavors of dark berries, pepper and other spices. Shiraz/Syrah is also notably a highly versatile grape, and has been successfully used in several type of still red wine, as well as excellent sparkling and fortified wines. It is also regularly used as a blending grape, where it is prized for its ability to add a bold and strong, spicy punch to mellow, blended wines.
barrel

Region: Languedoc Roussillon

If you've ever drank and enjoyed a French wine, there is a high chance that it hailed from Languedoc Roussillon, a hugely important historic wine region which produces over a third of the country's wine each year. Indeed, the output of Languedoc Roussillon even exceeds that of the entire United States, and has hundreds of thousands of acres of land under vine, growing a wide range of red and white grapes. Languedoc Roussillon is one of the oldest and most important wine regions in the world, with a history which stretches back over the millennia to the ancient Greeks, who adored the warm and humid Mediterranean climate which is ideal for viticulture. From still red and white wines, to dessert wines and crémants, Languedoc Roussillon truly has something of quality and character for everyone, and every palate.
fields

Country: France

France is renowned across the globe for its quality wines and the careful expertise which goes into making them, but what is truly remarkable about this relatively small country is the vast range of wines it produces in such huge amounts each year. Not only are the finest red wines in the world said to come from the beautiful regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy, but elsewhere in the country we find the Champagne region, and areas such as the Rhone Valley and the Loire, whose white wines consistently receive awards and accolades by the plenty. This range is a result of the great variety of climatic conditions and terrain found in France, coupled with generations of wine makers working within single appellations. Their knowledge of specific terroirs and grape varieties has, over time, perfected the production of wines within their region, and the end results continue to impress the world to this day.