M. Chapoutier Belleruche Rouge Cotes du Rhone France 2023

The story began with Michel Chapoutier, a unique man with a thirst for knowledge, definitely one of a kind. Michel is openminded and always willing to learn. He seeks to discover and reflect the full potential of his terroirs and let the soils express their true character. That which gives the wines their signature style. This now forms the basis of the M. CHAPOUTIER ethos and our team strives to reveal the very best of what the soils have to offer. Respect is at the beginning of everything. Respect for the terroir, this unique equation between the soil, the climate and human talent. Respect for the earth by anticipating its needs. Respect for the plant and the fruit, until the harvest. Respect for the consumers, whether they are wine connoisseurs or not. Without respect, wine has no soul. For M. CHAPOUTIER, boldness is about embracing new horizons and opening to other terroirs. It is about combining tradition and modernity to imagine a new know-how. Boldness is an impetus that leads to all possibilities. Opening to biodynamics is first of all about observing, noticing and acting. Some agricultural methods erode the soils and weaken them, they stifle biological life regardless how important it is. This observation led us to taking a stand and daring a disruptive move. Since 1991, biodynamics is at the heart M. CHAPOUTIER’s philosophy.

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 intense wine with blackcurrant and raspberry notes complemented by hints of white pepper. Powerful and fruity on the palate with lovely roasted notes, and silky, delicate tannins.