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Crozes-Hermitage, Petite Ruche, M.Chapoutier

Name: Crozes-Hermitage, Petite Ruche, M.Chapoutier
SKU: 28345

Syrah grown in vineyards planted on soils with high alluvial deposits and shingle is used to make this well-rounded, blackcurrant and raspberry scented wine. Vinified in cement vats, the wine is afforded an extended maceration after fermentation is complete; a daily pumping over is also carried out. The wine is aged for about nine months in tanks before bottling the following autumn to preserve the maximum fruit expression. An intense purple-red, the palate is fresh with plenty of ripe fruit and finesse on the finish.

Product code: 28345

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Crozes-Hermitage, Petite Ruche, M.Chapoutier

Details

Type: Red
Country: France
Region: Rhône Valley
Vintage: 2017
Producer: M. Chapoutier
Primary grape: Shiraz/Syrah
Bottle size: 75cl
Code: 28345

Ethical
Vegetarian
Vegan
Sulphites

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Expression

Spicy, peppery, warming reds

Brie de Meaux, creamy blue cheeses e.g. cambozola. Emmenthal, Cheshire. Mature hard cheeses e.g. Cheddar. Munster
Black pepper, cloves, coriander, fennel, ginger, nutmeg, paprika, rosemary, thyme
Seared, grilled, roasted, braised game: boar, duck, goose, grouse, pheasant, venison. Beef, lamb, sausages
BBQ, bolognese, creambased sauces, lasagna, pepper or chilli sauces to turn up the heat
Spicy wine intensifies heat with Mexican mole, Tex-Mex or dishes with chipotle peppers, chilli con carne.
Spicy salads that support meat or spices e.g. red pepper, black bean and sweetcorn. Stuffed aubergine

About the Wine

This terrific red Wine by M. Chapoutier is grown in the Crozes-Hermitage area of the Rhône Valley. Available in 75cl bottles, distributed in the UK by Hatch Mansfield. Crozes-Hermitage, Petite Ruche, M.Chapoutier is a delicious wine, made from Shiraz/Syrah grapes. This wine has a cork closure and, like many wines on our list, this wine is suitable for vegan diets. Spicy, rich, fruit-driven partner for bold beef and chicken dishes with hot, tangy or fruity dark sauces. This wine is now part of our core range.

Shiraz/Syrah

Shee-rahz / See-rah

The same grape variety, often referred to as Syrah, Old World and Shiraz, New World. It produces deep concentrated wines, full in body, alcohol and tannin. Deep almost opaque purple colour, loads of black fruit and pepper flavours and aromas. When it develops, or is of high quality it often shows notes of leather, spice, smoke and mint.

Flavours:

Black Plum
Blueberry
Green Peppercorn
Milk Chocolate
Tobacco

The Country

France

Following on from a fantastic vintage the year before, French vineyards endured a mixed bag of weather conditions in the early part of the growing season followed by a long, hot summer which produced some memorable wines, even to rival to the excellence of the previous year.

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