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M. Chapoutier Belleruche Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2018
Côtes du Rhône, Rhone Valley, FranceBelleruche has always been a classy little Rhone red that punches above its weight, and the story continued in 2018. The site is a jumble of terroirs, including pebbly clay, soils with layers of stones, clay terraces and silty-sand. The grapes are vinified in concrete and stainless steel tanks for 3-4 weeks. The nose is a rush of savoury black cherry, anise, with a lick of iron. The fruit mix is grenache and syrah, the attack is juicy with white pepper and black fruit before a touch of meatiness and garrigue fill in the back end. It is a great weekday red and a label that should be on a lot of restaurant lists. Grilled lamb, beef, mushrooms, and more will work well. Back up the truck.VIDEO: Tour the hill of Hermitage and learn more about the M. Chapoutier philosophy.
https://youtu.be/mz7EQ5RweZkTasted: 16 October 2019Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:
| BC | $18.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| AB | $17.99 | 750ml | private wine stores |
| ON | $17.99 | 750ml | LCBO |
| QC | $17.95 | 750ml | SAQ |
Blend: Grenache - SyrahCSPC: 476846UPC: 03391181110136
