M. Chapoutier : Bila-Haut V.I.T. 2024

Cask sample. 65% Grenache on gneiss, aged in vats, 35% Syrah on calcareous clay, aged in demi-muids. Four weeks maceration. pH 3.6, TA 3.53 g/l (sulphuric). Bright crimson. Rich and open with sweet dark-red fruit, masses of ripe cherry. Just lightly smoky/spicy. More savoury on the palate, a firm grip in the tannins but just slightly flat on the finish. There's a sour note at the end but it's not enough to bring the freshness needed for balance. (JH)