M. Chapoutier Petite Ruche Blanc

AOP Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône

Petite Ruche translates to "little beehive," which is a very appropriate name, as the vineyards were formerly dedicated to beekeeping.

Tasting Notes

Pale yellow in color with green lights, limpid and brilliant. The nose displays aromas of green apple, floral, exotic fruits and citrus. On the palate, the wine is supple with a lot of freshness with notes of floral and candied fruits.

Grilled and roasted white meats, fish/shellfish, salads, creamy cheeses

The 2022 growing season was about adapting to drought and heat. Winter was cold with temperatures regularly dropping below zero. Spring came in timidly, in slow motion. As a whole, May was dry and hot, with the Northern Rhône Valley receiving 110mm of rain, about three times less than in recent vintages. The summer saw heatwaves and little rain. Despite these challenges, the Marsanne shows well-preserved acidity and bright aromas which will be this vintage’s hallmark feature.

The whole grapes are pressed. The must is cold-settling for 24 hours. Temperature of vinification is regulated around 18°C.

Fermentation and aging of this wine take place in vats. The malolactic fermentation is stopped to give freshness to the wine.

Soil and subsoil are composed of old alluvial deposits with numerous gravels and shingles.

Varietals:100% Marsanne
Alcohol by Volume: 12.5%

Petite Ruche translates to "little beehive," which is a very appropriate name, as the vineyards were formerly dedicated to beekeeping.

Tasting Notes

Pale yellow in color with green lights, limpid and brilliant. The nose displays aromas of green apple, floral, exotic fruits and citrus. On the palate, the wine is supple with a lot of freshness with notes of floral and candied fruits.

Grilled and roasted white meats, fish/shellfish, salads, creamy cheeses

Winter was mild, followed by spring frosts and then a cool summer with record rainfall. Despite a growing season beset with variable weather, responsiveness and careful vineyard management produced quality wines with freshness and an ethereal style.

The whole grapes are pressed. The must is cold-settling for 24 hours. Temperature of vinification is regulated around 18°C.

Fermentation and ageing of this wine take place in vats. The malolactic fermentation is stopped to give freshness to the wine

Soil and subsoil are composed of old alluvial deposits with numerous gravels and shingles.

Varietals:100% Marsanne
Alcohol by Volume: 12.5%

Tasting Notes

Pale yellow in color with green lights, limpid and brilliant. The nose displays aromas of green apple, floral, exotic fruits and citrus. On the palate, the wine is supple with a lot of freshness with notes of floral and candied fruits.

Grilled and roasted white meats, fish/shellfish, salads, creamy cheeses

Grapes are hand-harvested at maturity. The whole grapes are pressed. The must is cold-settling for 24 hours. Temperature of vinification is regulated around 18°C. Fermentation and ageing of this wine take place in vats. The malolactic fermentation is stopped to give freshness to the wine.

Soil and subsoil are composed of old alluvial deposits with numerous gravels and shingles.

Grapes:100% Marsanne
Alcohol by Volume: 13.5%

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