M. Chapoutier Belleruche Blanc

AOC Côtes du Rhône, Rhône

Belleruche translates to “beautiful beehive” in French, a name which takes inspiration from the bees and hives that thrive in the sustainable vineyards of M. Chapoutier.

Tasting Notes

An expressive wine with aromas of apricot, fennel and floral scents. The wines roundness is a perfect match for its freshness, with a finish that reveals subtle notes of aniseed.

Enjoy with fish, shellfish, and salads. Perfect for picnics with mild creamy cheeses to grilled vegetables and pasta alfredo.

Total destemming followed by a light skin maceration particularly for the viognier, gentle pressing. Cold static settling. Alcoholic fermentation at low temperature in stainless steel vats.

Planted mainly in stony-marl soils and on clay-limestone slopes, these soils are porous with a steady and regular water supply. These soils warm up quickly in the spring and help the grapes to reach perfect maturity.

Grapes: Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier, Clairette, Bourboulenc
Alcohol by Volume: 14.0%
Residual Sugar: <0.8 g/L
pH:3.34
Total Acidity: 2.98 g/L

Belleruche translates to “beautiful beehive” in French, a name which takes inspiration from the bees and hives that thrive in the sustainable vineyards of M. Chapoutier.

Tasting Notes

An expressive wine with aromas of apricot, fennel and floral scents. The wines roundness is a perfect match for its freshness, with a finish reveals subtle notes of aniseed.

Grilled and roasted white meats. Enjoy with fish, shellfish, and salads. Perfect for picnics with mild creamy cheese and grilled sardines or sea bream “a la plancha” - roasted on an iron skillet.

Harvest is carried out at night by machine to prevent and limit oxidation of the juices and preserve the aromatic components. Total destemming followed by a light skin maceration particularly for the Viognier, gentle pressing. Cold static settling. Alcoholic fermentation at low temperature in stainless steel vats. The wine is protected from oxygen to preserve its aromatic potential and undergoes 5 months ageing on the fine lees.

Planted mainly in stony-marl soils and on clay-limestone slopes, these soils are porous with a steady and regular water supply. They warm up quickly in the spring and help the grapes to reach perfect maturity.

Grapes: Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier, Clairette, Bourboulenc
Alcohol by Volume: 14.0%
Residual Sugar: <0.8 g/L
pH:3.34
Total Acidity: 2.98 g/L

Tasting Notes

An expressive wine with aromas of apricot, fennel and floral scents. The wines roundness is a perfect match for its freshness and the finish reveals subtle notes of aniseed.

Enjoy with fish, shellfish, and salads. Perfect for picnics with mild creamy cheese and grilled sardines or sea bream “a la plancha” - roasted on an iron skillet.

Harvest is carried out at night by machine to prevent and limit oxidation of the juices and preserve the aromatic components. Total destemming followed by a light skin maceration particularly for the Viognier, gentle pressing. Cold static settling. Alcoholic fermentation at low temperature in stainless steel vats. The wine is protected from oxygen to preserve its aromatic potential and undergoes 5 months ageing on the fine lees.

Planted mainly in stony-marl soils and on clay-limestone slopes, these soils are porous with a steady and regular water supply. They warm up quickly in the spring and help the grapes to reach perfect maturity.

Grapes: Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier, Clairette, Bourboulenc
Alcohol by Volume: 14.0%
Residual Sugar: <0.8 g/L
pH:3.34
Total Acidity: 2.98 g/L

  • 20230501

    91

    points

    James Suckling, May 2023

    "A supple and flavorful white with notes of cooked lemons, honeysuckle, pears and fresh leaves. Medium body with fresh acidity. Vivid and fruity with some herbal character in the finish. Drink now."

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  • 2023-10-30

    89

    points

    Jeb Dunnuck, October 2023

    "The 2022 Côtes Du Rhône Belleruche Blanc brings more richness and depth, with beautiful orchard fruits, some tangerine, flower oil, and honeysuckle notes, medium body, and a rounded, layered mouthfeel. It will be incredibly versatile on the dinner table. The blend is 60% Roussanne, 20% Viognier, and the rest Grenache Blanc and Clairette."

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  • 90

    points

    James Suckling,

    "A very attractive introduction to the white wines of the Rhone, this has so much apricot, dried apple and pear fruit, but also notes of fresh nuts and hay. Nice juiciness on the generous palate, the interplay of fruit, healthy acidity and a positive touch of tannin very satisfying."

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  • 2022-01-25

    89

    points

    Jeb Dunnuck, January 2022

    "The 2020 Côtes Du Rhône Belleruche has lots of peach and tangerine fruits as well as some salty, mineral, and white flower nuances. It's clean, medium-bodied, fresh, and elegant, with a crisp finish. It’s another high-quality white from this team."

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