Côtes du Roussillion Villages Latour de France, France
M. Chapoutier
Glass11
Bottle52
Grape variety:Syrah, Grenache and Carignan
Soil:The parcels are situated on the Vallee de l’Agly. Gneiss and schiste of Devonien.
Harvesting:Manual harvest, 100% de-stemmed.
Vinification:Extraction is conducted entirely by daily punching of the cap and the maceration lasts between 2 to 4 weeks, monitored by daily tastings.
Maturing:50% in barrel and 50% in tank
Tasting Notes:
The 2007 Cotes du Roussillon Villages Latour de France Occultum
Lapidem smells of violets, toasted walnuts, cassis, licorice, rosemary,
roasted meats, and sea breeze. The influence of Syrah is very much
in evidence. Fascinating suggestions of brine and iodine, resinous
southern French herbs and exotic spices, inform the deeply fruited
as well as richly carnal palate, where a caressing polish and tender,
ultra-refined tannins make themselves subtly felt.
The finish here is bright and refreshing even as it is profoundly rich.
If there are two words I would use, the wine-maker Troullier took them
right out of my mouth: “dense,” and “active.” I imagine this incredible
value and remarkable performance for its vintage will be well worth
following for 5-7 years.
(Robert Parker 93 points)
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