Domaine de Bila-Haut Côtes du Roussillon Villages ‘L’Esquerda’ Red 2017 clos-clare layering flavour and rinsing it

layering flavour and rinsing it off in alternation

The palate is concentrated and wonderfully smooth with exceptional length

Juicy in the palate

Bruno Clair’s wings are spread widely over the Cote d’Or

The Brana company sources William variety pears from its own orchards

Domaine de Bila-Haut Côtes du Roussillon Villages ‘L’Esquerda’ Red 2017 clos-clare layering flavour and rinsing itAppearance: deep, sustained, purplish highlights Nose: complex and intense; graphite with notes of ink, raspberry and cistus flower Palate: delicate on entry, growing steadily denser, without aggressiveness, lovely tight tannins. Firm, long lingering, finish; superb violet and white pepper olfactory after taste.