Winemaker Notes
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. An expressive wine with aromas of apricot, fennel and floral scents. The wines roundness is a perfect match for its freshness and the finish reveals subtle notes of aniseed.
Pair with grilled and roasted white meats, or enjoy with fish, shellfish, and salads. Perfect for picnics with mild creamy cheeses.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
A medium-bodied rosé with notes of redcurrants, melon, grapefruit and bay leaves. Round and flavorful with a fresh core of berries and a herbal, succulent finish.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2022 M. Chapoutier Belleruche Côtes-du-Rhône Rosé is a charming fine wine with excellent persistence. TASTING NOTES: This wine exhibits aromas and flavors of dried leaves, aromatic spices, dried cherries, and chalky notes. Try it with braised lamb. (Tasted: May 29, 2024, San Francisco, CA)
Whether it’s playful and fun or savory and serious, most rosé today is not your grandmother’s White Zinfandel, though that category remains strong. Pink wine has recently become quite trendy, and this time around it’s commonly quite dry. Since the pigment in red wines comes from keeping fermenting juice in contact with the grape skins for an extended period, it follows that a pink wine can be made using just a brief period of skin contact—usually just a couple of days. The resulting color depends on grape variety and winemaking style, ranging from pale salmon to deep magenta.
Typically thought of as a baby Chateâuneuf-du-Pape, the term Côtes du Rhône actually doesn’t merely apply to the flatter outskirts of the major southern Rhône appellations, it also includes the fringes of well-respected northern Rhône appellations. White wines can be produced under the appellation name, but very little is actually made.
The region offers some of the best values in France and even some first-rate and age-worthy reds. Red wine varieties include most of the Chateâuneuf-du-Pape varieties like Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault, and Counoise, as well as Carignan. White grapes grown include Grenache blanc, Roussanne and Viognier, among others.