Quite rich and concentrated fruits in the plum
spice- and mineral-accented flavors of red berries and candied orange peel
Ripe peach and pear scents are lifted by suggestions of Meyer lemon and smoky minerals
ground ginger and spicy mineral underscoring the white peach and blanched almond flavors
pine cones and fresh blackberries follow through to a medium to full-bodied palate with firm
M. Chapoutier Domaine de Bila-Haut Cotes du Roussillon Villages 'Occultum Lapidem', France 2016 Champagne Francis Verrier Quite rich and concentrated fruits"Deep ruby colored, the 2016 Cotes du Roussillon Villages Latour de France Occultum Lapidem checks in as a blend of 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache and 5% each of Carignan and Mourvdre. It's one of the finest vintages to date for the cuve and offers fabulous blackberry, currants, crushed rocks, and violets. Deep, rich, voluptuous and sexy, with an incredible texture, it's a screaming value to drink over the coming decade. It's just another brilliant wine from