Belleruche Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed fresh and vibrant, within 1 to 3 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled white fish, fresh goat cheese, or herb-roasted chicken.
✨ Technical Specifications
M. Chapoutier's 'Belleruche' Blanc is a vibrant testament to the rich winemaking heritage of the Rhône Valley, crafted by a family whose roots in Tain-l'Hermitage trace back to 1808. The name 'Belleruche' translates to 'beautiful beehive,' a poetic nod to the natural harmony and biodiversity found within the Southern Rhône vineyards. This classic Côtes-du-Rhône white is typically a harmonious blend of Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier, Clairette, and Bourboulenc. Sourced from diverse soils of clay, limestone, and alluvial pebbles, the grapes undergo cool fermentation and aging entirely in stainless steel tanks to preserve their crispness and pure fruit expression. The resulting wine is celebrated for its aromas of green apple, apricot, and white blossoms, underpinned by a refreshing mineral streak. Notably, the bottle features Braille on the label, a pioneering Chapoutier tradition established in 1996 to honor Maurice de La Sizeranne, the inventor of abbreviated French Braille.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1808 in Tain-l'Hermitage in the Rhône Valley, M. Chapoutier has grown into one of France's most celebrated wine houses, propelled to international acclaim following Michel Chapoutier's visionary leadership in 1990. A pioneer in biodynamic viticulture and minimal-intervention winemaking, the estate is revered for its single-vineyard 'sélections parcellaires' that articulate the purest nuances of individual terroirs across the Rhône and beyond. Iconic for incorporating Braille script on every label since 1996, Chapoutier produces benchmark expressions of Syrah, Marsanne, and Grenache across prestigious appellations including Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne