M. Chapoutier Côtes du Roussillon Villages Les Vignes de Bila-Haut

Meat, blue currants, spice and floral notes. Medium finish.

2008 vintage

ABV: 13.5%. Still a bit tight upon opening, but gradually opened up within the next few hours. The nose exhibits rocky minerality and herbes de Provence mixed with blue and black fruits in the background. Soft tannins on the palate with well-integrated acidity to lift the fruits, but I think this wine needs a little more time to unleash its full potential. This wine can cellar until at least the 20-year mark (2028), but if you’re opening your bottle soon, …

2008 vintage

So sorry my last one. Great example of how proposed drinking windows are sometimes meaningless. (pnp) over 2 hr. Powerful nose layering raspberry, strawberry, and hint of choc covered cream filled donuts. Smooth palate balanced with compressed integrated fruit mid palate and refined tannin evaporates releasing dried prunes and a bit of pepper on finish. Pretty dry and evaporative on the palate overall, very enjoyable.

2008 vintage

Medium bodied. Best after 20-30 min of air. Well balanced acidity and light pepper on the finish. This has aged well and could probably go longer. Definitely something on the QPR that could be enjoyed regularly.

2008 vintage

Dark in colour, great bouquet. Medium bodied wine, good level of acidity and has a great peppery finish. Needs a 1-2 hour decant. Really enjoyed it.

2008 vintage

Drinking beautifully. Bright crimson, medium bodied, fine tannins, nice acidity. Wish I had more.

2008 vintage

Not bad at this price point.

2008 vintage

Nicely balanced with good acidity. Went well with grilled cocoa rubbed pork tenderloin.

2008 vintage

Medium body, opaque garnet color. Nose of cherry/blackberry, meat, vanilla. Palate: red fruit, meat, white pepper, good minerality and decent acid. Good purity and freshness, and spot on typicity. Perfect for a causal summer evening under the stars. Unfortunately this is my last bottle -- wish I had more.

2008 vintage

This has really improved since my last bottle a couple years ago. Very smooth and enjoyable. Classic southern France taste profile.

2008 vintage

Nose: citrus, melon, apple Taste: decent

2008 vintage

Ok. Not much fruit. Was good with steaks but not much flavor without the meat

2008 vintage

Nose: grape juice, meat gravy Taste: blueberry, light body, nice finish which is long and somewhat herbal with rosemary and oregano

2008 vintage

Nice spicy character earthy barnyard aromas, leathery with ripe plum, and cherries.. Very pleasant wine . Excellent especially for the money.. this is one to buy by the case load. This wine could cellar for 3-5 years and be great

2008 vintage

The nose does not offer much, kind of metallic, a little funk. The palate though is nice, understated and easy going. A little vanilla. This is a great qpr. Blind I would give it an 86. Rating it with price taken into account, 91.

2008 vintage

This was a pleasant surprise, having a history of tight and thin. But lo and behold, this has matured quite nicely: moderately complex, very smooth, almost silky, with medium legs and finish. A terrific bottle of wine for the money.

2008 vintage

- Garnet color.

2008 vintage

Smoky, earthy aromas of dark fruits, sous-bois, spice and meat on the nose. Full-bodied and with a very dense, plush mouth feel, this has got lots of ripe plum and boysenberry fruit character. There's good length and a hint of pepper on the graphite- and mineral-tinged finish too. Could use just a bit more aciditiy to liven it up though. Definitely shows a sense of place and is very enjoyable for a $12 Cotes du Roussillon. 50+5+12+15+7=89

2008 vintage

Found this to be OK. Maybe on the downhill side or an off bottle. Just not as vibrant or concentrated as I expected.

2008 vintage

Decanted three hours before tasting. Pronounced nose of forest floor, leather, dry leaves, cherry/berry, hint of some pungent herb (rosemary? mint?) in the background. Palate adds red and black fruit (cherry, blackberry, blueberry). Firm tannins, no sweetness with the fruit, medium finish. This is much better than the previous bottle which we rated 77-79. Perhaps that one was indeed corked.

2008 vintage

High QPR. Grenache, Syrah, Carignan blend. Not high in alcohol at 13.5, this is quite drinkable. If you can find this wine, just buy a case, you will not be disappointed and you will drink it. Nose is highly imperceptible; palate slightly dry, earth is noticeable, some minerality, alcohol is present even though low in spec. I'm going back for more

2008 vintage

Good, still kickin'. Some dark red wild berries, a touch of herb undertone, lively supporting acid & grip. Decent length to the finish. Supple; enjoyed this more than previous bottles.

2008 vintage

Had with fresh broiled seafood at shore. Popped and poured. Nice fragrant nose with good fruit. Nice smooth taste - good fruit, balance and complexity. Nice Rhone blend - buy again.

2008 vintage

Tasted after an hour in decanter. Nose of garrigue, leather, maybe white pepper. Palate has hints of blackberry, spice, mint; bitter tannins, no fruit. Corked? Feels tight; left in decanter to see if it loosens up tomorrow. Unrated since the bottle may be bad; would give it 77-79 otherwise.

2008 vintage

- Brick color with medium forming legs.

2008 vintage

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