Domaine de Bila-Haut Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Blanc

Product Description

The name refers to an old farm villa which was built high into the mountain slopes , among some old vineyards. The Domaine comprises 75 hectares of land cultivated under bio-dynamic farming techniques and is characterized by steep pebbly slopes rising from almost 150 meters above sea level. This impressive new domaine is owned by the reknowned oenologist, Michel Chapoutier and it is taking the market by storm! These vineyards have a unique soil composition of schist, Gniess and clay and, in the case of the higher elevated site, a granite composition.The Domaine is located in the commune of Latour-de-France…just about as close as you can be to Spain, but still be located in France, with a great deal of history related to the Nights Templar, and the Cathar movement, hence the T in the title of the Domaine shaped like the Nights Templar Cross.The wines exhibit the distinctive pepper and spice of Syrah, but are bigger and rounder in the mouth, with great complexity coming from the Carignan and Grenache. Here is A Rhone producer getting the best out of the Terroir in Lanquedoc…a superb combination! And one of the best Wine Makers in France. The vineyards of the Roussillon were planted in the 11th Century by Greek mariners. Situated around the south western penisula of the French coastline, the Roussillon can be geographi-cally segmented into 4 zones: Corbières in the north, Albères in the south, Canigou in the west and the Mediterranean sea toward the east. Within these zones the geological diversity encompassing clay, limestone, schiste ( brown and black ) and gneiss based soils is largely due to the glacial re-mains originating from the Pyrénées. Moreover, the 3 rivers which traverse the region; L’Agly, Le Têt and Le Tech have over time, formed wonderful terraced slopes on poor pebbly soil which offer wonderful terrain to grow vines on.

Pale yellow with green highlights. The bouquet is expressive citrus (lemon, grapefruit) with notes fumes. The palate is very frank and aromatic. The palate is full with a beautiful acidity (from granite altitude). The finish is fresh and saline notes present, witnesses minerality wine.

Asian BBQ Chicken Breast and Salad Sprouts

Cooking Time: 00 hrs 40 mins (approx.)
Number of Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS

For the Marinade //

60 ml (1/4 cup) soy sauce
60 ml (1/4 cup) sugar
60 ml (1/4 cup) sesame oil
15 ml (1 tbsp.) rice vinegar
15 ml ( 1 Tbsp.) lime juice
30 ml (2 tbsp.) green onions,
chopped 15 ml (1 tbsp.)
fresh ginger,
chopped 15 ml (1 tbsp.) of garlic,
chopped 1 chilli Thai, seeded and finely chopped (or chilli sauce)

For the Vinaigrette //

60 ml (1/4 cup) sesame oil mixed with
30 ml (2 tbsp.) of freshly squeezed lime juice (2 tbsp.)
30 ml soy sauce
15 ml (1 tbsp.) of fish sauce (fish sauce)
10 ml (2 tsp.) sugar
1 ml (1/4 tsp.) crushed chilli

For the Salad //

300 g (10 oz) bean sprouts
500 ml (2 cups) baby spinach, cut into thin strips
500 ml (2 cups) napa cabbage, cut into thin strips
1 red pepper, cut into thin strips
100 ml (7 Tbsp. tablespoons) unsalted peanuts, toasted and crushed

1. In a bowl, bring together all the marinade ingredients.
2. Using a fork, whisk vigorously to dissolve the sugar and add the oil to the rest of the ingredients.
3. In a baking dish, place the chicken breasts. Pour the marinade.
4. Stir to coat chicken breasts.
5. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours, turning once every hour.
6. In another bowl, combine all dressing ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate.
7. Preheat barbecue to 260 ° C (500 ° F) or maximum intensity.
8. Cook the chicken breasts covered, for 6 to 7 minutes on each side.
9. In a large bowl, assemble the salad ingredients. Pour half of the dressing and mix.
10. Taste and add more dressing as needed.Garnish with peanuts.
11. Place a grilled breast on each salad and serve immediately.

Grower: Michel Chapoutier
Grape Variety: Grenache Blanc / Grenache Gris / Macabeo
Style: Fresh and Mineral
Country: France
Appellation: Côtes du Roussillon
Vintage: 2017/18
Closure: CORK
Alcohol: 12.5% ABV
Bottle Size: 75cl