Domaine de Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem Rouge Côtes du Roussillon AOP 2018 (75cl)

A red wine from Côtes du Roussillon Villages in the far south of France, from the 2018 vintage. Reds from this corner are usually built on Syrah, Grenache and Carignan grown on rocky ground, and tend to come out darker and more herbal than a Bordeaux. It suits grilled lamb, chargrilled vegetables, char siu and anything with a bit of smoke. Southern French blends like this typically show blackberry, black olive, dried thyme and a peppery, stony finish, with firm but ripe tannins. Serve around 16-17C after a short decant.