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M. Chapoutier Crozes-Hermitage Rouge Petite Ruche 2020 750ml

size
750ml
country
France
region
Rhone Valley
appellation
Crozes Hermitage
VM
90
WS
90
Additional vintages
2020 2019 2017 2012
VM
90
Rated 90 by Vinous Media
Deep, brilliant violet color. Displays ripe red berry and cherry aromas that are complemented by cracked pepper and earth nuances. In a lithe, juicy style, offering jammy red and blue fruit flavors and a hint of salty olive. The persistent finish is framed by supple tannins and shows an appealing floral note. Raised almost entirely in concrete vats, with a bit aged in used barriques. ... More details
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M. Chapoutier Crozes-Hermitage Rouge Petite Ruche 2020 750ml

SKU 946798
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$34.40
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Professional Ratings
VM
90
WS
90
VM
90
Rated 90 by Vinous Media
Deep, brilliant violet color. Displays ripe red berry and cherry aromas that are complemented by cracked pepper and earth nuances. In a lithe, juicy style, offering jammy red and blue fruit flavors and a hint of salty olive. The persistent finish is framed by supple tannins and shows an appealing floral note. Raised almost entirely in concrete vats, with a bit aged in used barriques.
WS
90
Rated 90 by Wine Spectator
Shows singed herbs, spices and mesquite smoke, which surround red currant and crunchy plum flavors. Medium-weight and savory, with mouthwatering acidity and warm earth accents through the finish. Drink now through 2028. 450 cases imported.
Wine Advocate
87-89 Chapoutier's entry-level Crozes is the 2020 Crozes Hermitage la Petite Ruche. It's peppery and fresh, marked by pretty raspberry and cherry aromas on the nose. In the mouth, it's medium-bodied and silky but lacking the richness of the preceding vintage. However, it shows fine delineation and purity. Drink it young.
James Suckling
Youthful nose of raw meat and smoke. Full, firm and dry, but lacking a bit of fruit, this is on the austere side for this appellation. Maybe it will be better with a year longer in the bottle? Drink or hold.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
France
region
Rhone Valley
appellation
Crozes Hermitage
Additional vintages
2020 2019 2017 2012
Overview
Deep, brilliant violet color. Displays ripe red berry and cherry aromas that are complemented by cracked pepper and earth nuances. In a lithe, juicy style, offering jammy red and blue fruit flavors and a hint of salty olive. The persistent finish is framed by supple tannins and shows an appealing floral note. Raised almost entirely in concrete vats, with a bit aged in used barriques.
green grapes

Varietal: Syrah

Whilst there remains plenty of debate over which is the 'correct' name for the Shiraz/Syrah grape varietal, nobody is in any doubt about the influence and popularity this grape has had over recent decades. For centuries, this varietal has been used in single variety and blended wines in the regions of France it is most closely associated with, yet the 20th century saw it become one of the definitive grape varietals of New World red wines, where its big, robust character and spicy, berry-rich flavors proved to be a hit with international audiences. Today, Shiraz/Syrah is said to be the seventh most widely planted grape varietal in the world, and is used for a remarkably wide variety of quality red wines – including still, sparkling and fortified varieties.
barrel

Region: Rhone Valley

The southern French wine region of the Rhone Valley has been home to wine-makers for over two thousand years, with the first grapevines of the region being cultivated in around 600 BCE when the ancient Greeks arrived with their knowledge of viticulture and eagerness to produce more wine. Today, the region is famed around the world for the excellence of its produce, and has dozens of wineries making the most of the wide range of grape varietals which flourish there. In the northern sub-region, the continental climate and brisk winds coming off the Central Massif allow wineries to grow a smaller range of varietals – predominantly Syrah, Marsanne, Roussane and Viognier, whereas the southern, more Mediterranean sub-region allows far more range. Here, dozens of varietals are grown for the production of white, red and rosé wines, all packed full of flavor and able to express the unique terroir they are grown on.
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Country: France

Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and owes its expertise to the Romans, it comes as little surprise that this most highly esteemed of the Old World wine countries continues to impress and enchant both novices and experts to this day. Despite the rise in quality of wines from neighboring European countries, not to mention the New World, the French wine industry continues to boom, with up to eight billion bottles being produced in recent years. However, France prides itself on always putting quality before quantity, and the wide range in fine produce is a testament to the dedication and knowledge of the wineries across the country. Indeed, from rich and complex reds to light and aromatic white wines, French wines are as varied and interesting as they are enjoyable to drink, making this country a firm favorite for wine lovers across the globe.
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green grapes

Varietal: Syrah

Whilst there remains plenty of debate over which is the 'correct' name for the Shiraz/Syrah grape varietal, nobody is in any doubt about the influence and popularity this grape has had over recent decades. For centuries, this varietal has been used in single variety and blended wines in the regions of France it is most closely associated with, yet the 20th century saw it become one of the definitive grape varietals of New World red wines, where its big, robust character and spicy, berry-rich flavors proved to be a hit with international audiences. Today, Shiraz/Syrah is said to be the seventh most widely planted grape varietal in the world, and is used for a remarkably wide variety of quality red wines – including still, sparkling and fortified varieties.
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Region: Rhone Valley

The southern French wine region of the Rhone Valley has been home to wine-makers for over two thousand years, with the first grapevines of the region being cultivated in around 600 BCE when the ancient Greeks arrived with their knowledge of viticulture and eagerness to produce more wine. Today, the region is famed around the world for the excellence of its produce, and has dozens of wineries making the most of the wide range of grape varietals which flourish there. In the northern sub-region, the continental climate and brisk winds coming off the Central Massif allow wineries to grow a smaller range of varietals – predominantly Syrah, Marsanne, Roussane and Viognier, whereas the southern, more Mediterranean sub-region allows far more range. Here, dozens of varietals are grown for the production of white, red and rosé wines, all packed full of flavor and able to express the unique terroir they are grown on.
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Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and owes its expertise to the Romans, it comes as little surprise that this most highly esteemed of the Old World wine countries continues to impress and enchant both novices and experts to this day. Despite the rise in quality of wines from neighboring European countries, not to mention the New World, the French wine industry continues to boom, with up to eight billion bottles being produced in recent years. However, France prides itself on always putting quality before quantity, and the wide range in fine produce is a testament to the dedication and knowledge of the wineries across the country. Indeed, from rich and complex reds to light and aromatic white wines, French wines are as varied and interesting as they are enjoyable to drink, making this country a firm favorite for wine lovers across the globe.