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 hints of white pepper. 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. Or 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. The wine 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 by the pebbles during the day.

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

  • 20230501

    90

    points

    James Suckling, May 2023

    "Plenty of crunchy red berries and cherries on the nose with dark cherries, dried thyme and peppercorns. Medium body with firm tannins. Juicy fruit at the center with structure and a vibrant core of peppercorns to the finish. Drink now."

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  • 2023-10-30

    89

    points

    Jeb Dunnuck, October 2023

    "Black raspberries, juicy cherries, peppery garrigue, and violet notes all emerge from Chapoutier's 2022 Côtes Du Rhône Belleruche, a medium-bodied, fleshy, balanced, straight-up delicious Côtes Du Rhône to drink over the coming 4-6 years or so."

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  • 20220415

    91

    points

    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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  • 2023-09-01

    90

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    Wine Enthusiast, September 2023

    "Lush enough to sink your teeth into, this delicious everyday go-to wine is loaded with mulled raspberry, strawberry and blackberry topped with a handful of wild thyme. Balanced with a refreshing midpalate lift with white peppercorn is followed by a warm stony finish. — Anna-Christina Cabrales"

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  • 20220222

    90

    points

    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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  • 2022-01-25

    90

    points

    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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