Chapoutier - Crozes-Hermitage - Petite Ruche - Red - 2023

Wine:

The 2023 Red Crozes-Hermitage Petite Ruche is a beautifully ripe Syrah, built on freshness with smoky, bacon-like notes. Vinified and aged in concrete vats — with no oak influence — it offers a juicy, vibrant profile, with silky tannins and irresistible drinkability. A wine made for pure, immediate pleasure — best enjoyed within the next two years.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Vinification in cement vats with 2 pump-overs per day for 3 to 4 weeks after alcoholic fermentation. Aged in vats. Bottled the following autumn.

Color:

A brilliant carmine red of great intensity.

Nose:

Very appealing, with beautiful smoky bacon notes and plenty of freshness.

Palate:

Lively and light, with beautifully ripe fruit flavors, this cuvée delivers an irresistibly juicy profile with silky tannins. A wine made for pure enjoyment.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Delicatessen platter and tapas to share, simmered meat, roast chicken, entrecôte maître d'hôtel, Saint-Félicien.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2026 and beyond for enthusiasts.

A Rhône Valley icon, Michel Chapoutier commands a phenomenal lineup of crus.
With his winemaking flair and deep knowledge of the region, no one is better at unearthing the finest terroirs. His wines are remarkably consistent, delivering some of the most complete, expressive takes on each appellation.