M. Chapoutier Côtes du Roussillon Villages Rouge ‘Visitare Interiorae Terrae’ 2017 heathcote-estate The second involved picking berry

The second involved picking berry by berry while waiting for the late-maturing fruit to ripen

fresh and fruit-driven with citrus and stone-fruit flavors

calm voice of the region and vintage

earthy undertones with nuanced vanilla notes

The weather was not very sunny

M. Chapoutier Côtes du Roussillon Villages Rouge ‘Visitare Interiorae Terrae’ 2017 heathcote-estate The second involved picking berryAppearance: the colour is garnet red, very steady, deep and brilliant with purple lights. Nose: open, expressive and complex with aromas of very ripe black fruits (elderberry, blackberry), some spicy scents (pepper, Garrigue). Palate: great attack, tight but silky tannins. One notices a dominance of spicy scents, a lot of richness, a good length and a very ethereal final.