M. Chapoutier Petite Ruche Rouge
AOP Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône
Tasting Notes
A beautiful nose of red berries, blackcurrant and raspberry followed by a palate with beautiful freshness and roundness.
Food Pairings
Grilled flank steak, leg of lamb, roast chicken and tomato-based dishes. Also compliments a wide selection of cheeses, vegetarian terrines and charcuterie.
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. Grapes harvested at maturity.
Winemaking Notes
This Crozes-Hermitage is vinified in cement vats with two pumpings-over per day. Vatting lasts between 3 and 4 weeks after the alcoholic fermentation. Ageing is performed in vats. The wine will be bottled the next autumn to preserve a maximum of fruits.
Vineyard Notes
Soils for the Petite Ruche are composed of high alluvial deposit terraces all of which are well-drained, and organically tended.
Technical Info
Grapes: 100% Syrah
Alcohol by Volume: 12.5%
Tasting Notes
A beautiful nose of red berries, blackcurrant and raspberry followed by a palate with beautiful freshness and roundness.
Food Pairings
Grilled flank steak, leg of lamb, roast chicken and tomato-based dishes. Also compliments a wide selection of cheeses, vegetarian terrines and charcuterie.
Winemaking Notes
This Crozes-Hermitage is vinified in cement vats with two pumpings-over per day. Vatting lasts between 3 and 4 weeks after the alcoholic fermentation. Aged in vats.
Vineyard Notes
Soils for the Petite Ruche are composed of high alluvial deposit terraces all of which are well-drained, and organically tended.
Technical Info
Grapes: 100% Syrah
Alcohol by Volume: 12.5%
Tasting Notes
A beautiful nose of red berries, blackcurrant and raspberry followed by a palate with beautiful freshness and roundness.
Food Pairings
Grilled and roasted red meats. Pairs beautifully with roasted lamb or barbecue meats. Also is nice with pizza, pasta, casseroles, stews and mature strong cheeses.
Winemaking Notes
This Crozes-Hermitage is vinified in cement vats with two pumpings-over per day. Vatting lasts between 3 and 4 weeks after the alcoholic fermentation. Aged in vats.
Vineyard Notes
Soils for the Petite Ruche are composed of high alluvial deposit terraces all of which are well-drained, and organically tended.
Technical Info
Grapes: 100% Syrah
Alcohol by Volume: 13.5%
pH: 3.77
Total Acidity: 4.31 g/L
Tasting Notes
A beautiful nose of red berries, blackcurrant and raspberry followed by a palate with beautiful freshness and roundness.
Food Pairings
Grilled and roasted red meats. Pairs beautifully with roasted lamb or barbecue meats. Also is nice with pizza, pasta, casseroles, stews and mature strong cheeses.
Winemaking Notes
This Crozes-Hermitage is vinified in cement vats with two pumpings-over per day. Vatting lasts between 3 and 4 weeks after the alcoholic fermentation. Aged in vats.
Vineyard Notes
The soil is composed of high alluvial deposit terraces with a lot of shingle.
Technical Info
Grapes: 100% Syrah
Alcohol by Volume: 13.5%
pH: 3.77
Total Acidity: 4.31 g/L