Domaine Baptiste Hillaire - Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Part Des Anges 2018 (750ml)
Price: $59.99
| Producer | Domaine Baptiste Hillaire |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone |
| Subregion | Chateauneuf-du-Pape |
| Varietal | Rhone Blend |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Sku | 7010 |
 |
The Hillaires are some of Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s most esteemed boutique producers, making exceptional Grenache-driven reds from small estate plots. The Baptiste Hillaire La Part des Anges is deep and intense. It is a blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 20% Carignan from 25 year old vines. 8-15 days fermented in tank with twice daily pump-over for full color extraction and balanced tannins.
Daniel Hernandez-Brun for K&D: 91 Points
The Baptiste Hillaire Les Part des Anges Chateauneuf-du-Pape, with its ruby robe and aromatic bouquet, is a classic CDP in an approachable style. Ripe red raspberry and cherry fruit leap from the glass, and reveal notes of garrigue, potpourri, menthol, rosemary, and leaf tobacco without losing that bright red fruit. It is juicy on the palate and fuller-bodied in style, with earthy spice notes and a round, mouthfilling texture. The finish is dry, with moderate acidity and fine-grained tannins, and just a touch of warmth at the end (to be expected at 15% ABV).
