Domaine de Bila-Haut Collioure 'Chrysopée' Rouge 2021
4.4
HK$440
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character Domaine de Bila-Haut Collioure "Chrysopée" Rouge 2021 is a red Collioure AOP from France’s Roussillon, drawn from one of the Mediterranean’s most dramatic vineyard landscapes. The 2021 vintage was cooler and more wind-influenced than many recent years, which helped preserve freshness and aromatic lift while giving the wine a more finely drawn structure than hotter vintages. Its identity is rooted in the steep, sunlit schist slopes above the sea around Collioure, where poor soils, intense light and maritime exposure combine to produce low yields, savory concentration and a distinctly stony, garrigue-scented profile.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing A blend of Grenache and Mourvèdre, this cuvée offers dark cherry, blackberry and plum layered with violet, cracked pepper, wild herbs, licorice and a smoky mineral note that reflects its schist origin. The palate is full-bodied yet controlled, with ripe fruit at the core, firm but polished tannins, and a long finish marked by spice, black olive and warm stone. It pairs especially well with rosemary-roasted lamb, duck breast with olive tapenade, or grilled tuna with Provençal herbs.
Winery Background Domaine de Bila-Haut is part of the M. Chapoutier family’s long-term commitment to the wild landscapes of Roussillon, guided by Michel Chapoutier’s terroir-first philosophy. The estate is known for careful vineyard work on steep slopes, hand-harvesting where necessary, and a strong focus on expressing site rather than winemaking artifice; Chapoutier is also widely recognized for championing biodynamic farming across his domaines and for introducing Braille on labels. For top cuvées such as Chrysopée, parcel selection, gentle extraction and measured élevage are used to preserve both Mediterranean power and the precision that has made Chapoutier a benchmark name far beyond the Rhône.