M. Chapoutier Belleruche Rouge

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 intense wine with blackcurrant and raspberry notes complemented by notes of white pepper. The wine is juicy, powerful and fruity on the palate with lovely roasted notes, and silky, delicate tannins.

Grilled and Roasted Red and White Meats. Also pairs beautifully with pizza and pasta especially lamb ragu. Also enjoy with mild, creamy and robust cheeses.

Grapes are de-stemmed and vinified in concrete and stainless-steel tanks for 3 to 4 weeks. The fermentation temperature is regulated and set at 28°C. At the end of alcoholic fermentation, the temperature is allowed to rise to 30-33°C to assist the polymerization of tannins. It then matures for 6 months in concrete vats and stainless-steel tanks.

The wine is comprised of several major types of terroirs including pebbly clay soils, soils with layers of stones, stony clay terraces, stony silty-sand. All these soils provide the vine with a constant water supply and, at night, release the heat stored up by the pebbles during the day. The grapes are picked at phenolic maturity and are mainly harvested by machine.

Grapes: 60% Grenache, 35% Syrah, 5% Marselan
Alcohol by Volume: 14.5%
g/L: <0.8
pH: 3.68
Total Acidity: 2.95 g/L

Tasting Notes

An intense wine with blackcurrant and raspberry notes complemented by notes of white pepper. The wine is juicy, powerful and fruity on the palate with lovely roasted notes, and silky, delicate tannins.

Grilled roasted red and white meats.  Pairs beautifully with pizza and pasta especially lamb ragu.  Also enjoy with mild creamy and mature strong cheeses.

After a total destemming, the grapes are vinified in concrete and stainless steel tanks for 3 to 4 weeks. Pumping over operations are carried out each day to gently extract the aromatic components, anthocyanins and tannins. The fermentation temperature is regulated and set at 28°C. At the end of alcoholic fermentation, the temperature is allowed to rise to 30-33°C to assist the polymerization of tannins. It then matures for 6 months in concrete vats and stainless steel tanks.

It is made up of several major types of terroirs including pebbly clay soils, soils with layers of stones, stony clay terraces, stony silty-sand… All these soils provide the vine with a constant water supply and, at night, release the heat stored up by the pebbles during the day. The grapes are picked at phenolic maturity and are mainly harvested by machine.

Alcohol by Volume: 14.5%
g/L: <0.8
pH: 3.68
Total Acidity: 2.95 g/L

  • 90

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    James Suckling, February 2022

    "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. Drink now."

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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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  • 91

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    James Suckling, April 2022

    "Both bright and generous, this Southern Rhone rosé is brimming with strawberry, nectarine and citrus fruit. Very lively and polished, it will hit the pleasure buttons of many rosé fans! Expert winemaking! Drink now."

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  • 90

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    James Suckling, February 2022

    "This well-made Cotes-du-Rhone has attractive red-fruit aromas, but also some meaty depth. Generous body and appealing roundness on the palate, the gently dry tannins giving it some backbone at the surprisingly long finish. A blend based on grenache and syrah. Drink now."

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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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M. Chapoutier Belleruche Rouge – Non-Vintage – Bottle

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M. Chapoutier Belleruche Rouge – Non-Vintage – Bottle – 2020 and earlier

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