M. Chapoutier Domaine de Bila-Haut Cotes du Roussillon Villages 'Occultum Lapidem', France 2016 Champagne Francis Verrier Quite rich and concentrated fruits

Quite rich and concentrated fruits in the plum

ground ginger and spicy mineral underscoring the white peach and blanched almond flavors

Drink now–2027

minerally acidity that drives the flavors on the finish around well-formed tannins and a lingering berry note

sweet tobacco and wet earth

M. Chapoutier Domaine de Bila-Haut Cotes du Roussillon Villages 'Occultum Lapidem', France 2016 Champagne Francis Verrier Quite rich and concentrated fruits"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