M. Chapoutier Belleruche Rosé

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 and the finish reveals subtle notes of aniseed.

Grilled and roasted white meats, or enjoy with fish, shellfish, and salads. Perfect for picnics with mild creamy cheeses.

The 2023 Rhône Valley wine-growing season was multi-faceted, producing a vintage formed by erratic weather conditions. The year saw hydric shortfalls and excessive heatwaves, accompanied by bouts of Mediterranean rainfall, and again, water stress. But this was also a year when the terroirs blossomed in the face of adversity. This, combined with diligent vineyard management, enabled grapes to reach excellent ripeness.

The juice comes from a direct pressing and then is cold settled. The alcoholic fermentation is carried out at low temperature (16°C). Constant protection from oxygen to preserve the wine’s aromatic potential.

The wine is aged in stainless steel vats for 3 to 6 months.

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.

Varietals: Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault
Alcohol by Volume: 13%

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 and the finish reveals subtle notes of aniseed.

Grilled and roasted white meats, or enjoy with fish, shellfish, and salads. Perfect for picnics with mild creamy cheeses.

The juice comes from a direct pressing and then is cold settled. The alcoholic fermentation is carried out at low temperature (16°C). Constant protection from oxygen to preserve the wine’s aromatic potential.

The wine is aged in stainless steel vats for 3 to 6 months.

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.

Alcohol by Volume: 13%

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 and the finish reveals subtle notes of aniseed.

Grilled and Roasted White Meats, or enjoy with fish, shellfish, and salads. Perfect for picnics with mild creamy cheeses. Or pair with grilled salmon or tuna “a la plancha” a.k.a roasted on an iron skillet.

The juice comes from a direct pressing and then is cold settled. The alcoholic fermentation is carried out at low temperature (16 C). Constant protection from oxygen to preserve the wine's aromatic potential.

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.

Alcohol by Volume: 13%
pH: 3.18
Total Acidity: 5.3 g/l
Vegetarian: Yes
Vegan: Yes

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 and the finish reveals subtle notes of aniseed.

Enjoy with fish, shellfish, and salads. Perfect for picnics with mild creamy cheeses. Or pair with grilled salmon or tuna “a la plancha” a.k.a 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.

Alcohol by Volume: 13.5%
pH: 3.22
Total Acidity: 5.06g/L
Vegetarian: Yes
Vegan: Yes

  • 2023-10-30

    89

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    Jeb Dunnuck, October 2023

    "The 2022 Côtes Du Rhône Belleruche Rosé has a lighter pink hue as lively strawberry and white flower aromatics in a medium-bodied, light, refreshing, and delicious style."

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  • 2023-09-01

    92

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    Wine Enthusiast, September 2023

    "Brilliant pink in hue, this rosé has a beautiful nose of Melba peaches, wild strawberries, cherry tomato, pink flowers and wet river rocks. This has delicious depth and mouthfeel that leaves you craving another glass."

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  • 2023-05-05

    91

    points

    James Suckling, May 2023

    "A medium-bodied rosé with notes of redcurrants, melon, grapefruit and bay leaves. Round and flavorful with a fresh core of berries and a herbal, succulent finish. Drink now."

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  • 2022-08-01

    90

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    Wine Enthusiast, August 2022

    "This gorgeously red-berried blend of Grenache and Cinsault is a gold standard for consistently well-made, accessibly priced rosé from the Côtes du Rhône. Peppery and perfumed with hints of rosemary and wild mint and concentrated in red cherry and raspberry flavors, it's a solid accompaniment to a summer barbecue or lighter fare year-round. "

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  • 2022-07-01

    88

    points

    Vinous, July 2022

    "Limpid orange. Spice-accented red berries and tangerine on the nose and in the mouth. Supple and open-knit, showing good depth and a floral quality that builds on a warm, nicely persistent finish that echoes the red fruit note and shows a hint of fennel."

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  • 2022-01-25

    90

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    Jeb Dunnuck, January 2022

    "The 2020 Côtes Du Rhône Belleruche sports a medium salmon hue as well as a vibrant, crisp nose of orange blossom, strawberry, and chalky minerality. This clean, fresh, medium-bodied, and delicious rosé is ideal for a hot summer day."

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