M. Chapoutier Domaine de Bila-Haut Cotes du Roussillon Villages 'Occultum Lapidem', France 2016 Clos du Mont-Olivet A full and layered red

A full and layered red with a deep core of dark fruit and hints of ground cloves

the 2006 Mouton-Rothschild was really the wine that put winemaker Philippe Dhalluin on the map

From a terroir characterized by volcanic porphyry

a chalky and dry feeling

thick and opulent on the palate

M. Chapoutier Domaine de Bila-Haut Cotes du Roussillon Villages 'Occultum Lapidem', France 2016 Clos du Mont-Olivet A full and layered red"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