M. Chapoutier Domaine de Bila-Haut Cotes du Roussillon Villages 'Occultum Lapidem', France 2016 Cremant de Loire It's a fine example of

It's a fine example of an old-vine wine

Its delicately acidulous flavours are given depth by notes of fresh strawberries and raspberries

It is dense

Its shimmering shades of pink reveal fine shining bubbles

raw silklike texture on the palate

M. Chapoutier Domaine de Bila-Haut Cotes du Roussillon Villages 'Occultum Lapidem', France 2016 Cremant de Loire It's a fine example of"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