Its been a little break since our last post. The reason for this has been a huge overhaul of our websites photography and information! And soon to come is a lot more too... for now though we have the wonderful Bila-Haut from M. Chapoutier. Let's find out more!

The Chapoutier family can trace their history in the Rhône region back to 1808, but it was in 1879 that Polydor Chapoutier bought his first vineyards and started the actual business. In the mid-20th century Max Chapoutier led the business, until his retirement in 1977, after which his sons Michel Chapoutier and Marc Chapoutier took over. Some years later, during the 1980s, quality improved, under Michel Chapoutier's leadership over the vineyards and winemaking facilities. By the late 1980s, Chapoutier had started to receive considerable international attention for the wines' quality

M. Chapoutier Occultum Lapidem Bila Haut 2013 @ £16.95 - Buy it here!
"In bottle, the 2013 Vignes de Bila Haut checks in as a blend of 40% Syrah, 40% Grenache and 20% Carignan, from a combination of schist and limestone soils, that spent 12 months in a combination of concrete and stainless-steel tanks. It has great aromatics of dark berry fruits, bouquet garni, pepper and lots of minerality, medium+-bodied richness and depth, and a soft, seamless and even elegant fell on the palate. It’s ready to go now, and will drink nicely for 4-5 years."
91/100 Robert Parker

Even Parker thinks highly of it so maybe you should too! Come and give it a go. Cheers!