M. Chapoutier Petite Ruche Blanc
AOP Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône
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.
Food Pairings
Grilled and roasted white meats, fish/shellfish, salads, creamy cheeses
Vintage Notes
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.
Winemaking Notes
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.
Vineyard Notes
Soil and subsoil are composed of old alluvial deposits with numerous gravels and shingles.
Technical Info
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.
Food Pairings
Grilled and roasted white meats, fish/shellfish, salads, creamy cheeses
Vintage Notes
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.
Winemaking Notes
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
Vineyard Notes
Soil and subsoil are composed of old alluvial deposits with numerous gravels and shingles.
Technical Info
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.
Food Pairings
Grilled and roasted white meats, fish/shellfish, salads, creamy cheeses
Winemaking Notes
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.
Vineyard Notes
Soil and subsoil are composed of old alluvial deposits with numerous gravels and shingles.
Technical Info
Grapes:100% Marsanne
Alcohol by Volume: 13.5%