In the glass
Aroma: black cherry, pepper, smoked herbs, violet, light mineral
Palate: ripe dark fruit, pepper spice, moderate tannins, clean finish
Chapoutier's entry-level Crozes-Hermitage, widely available and biodynamically farmed. The most affordable way to access Chapoutier's Northern Rhone Syrah expertise.
What it pairs with
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Grilled beef burger with grilled peppers
The wine's casual fruit and pepper character is ideal with a quality burger. -
Braised chicken thighs with olives
Moderate Crozes and olive-braised chicken are a reliable everyday pairing. -
Saucisson sec and Dijon mustard
Classic French charcuterie table and accessible Northern Rhone Syrah.
History
La Petite Ruche is Chapoutier's widely distributed entry-level Crozes-Hermitage, designed to be the most accessible wine in the house's Northern Rhone range. Biodynamically farmed across multiple parcels.
- 1990 — La Petite Ruche introduced as Chapoutier's entry-level Crozes-Hermitage
Facts
- Producer
- M. Chapoutier
- Grapes
- Syrah (100%)
- Classification
- Crozes-Hermitage AOC
- Oak
- 12 months in used French oak casks
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 18-28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
- Biodynamic
- Demeter Certified
- Organic
- ECOCERT