Domaine de Bila-Haut Côtes du Roussillon Villages ‘L’Esquerda’ Red 2017 Size::1 Bottle and a touch of almond

and a touch of almond complexity add depth

white peach with a crisp finish make this an ideal accompaniment to summer foods such as antipasto

bottled three weeks before my visit to the estate: Medium yellow with gold highlights

This balanced and elegant wine combines vibrant fruit on a medium body with soft tannins

good acidity and cellared well

Domaine de Bila-Haut Côtes du Roussillon Villages ‘L’Esquerda’ Red 2017 Size::1 Bottle and a touch of almondAppearance: 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.