M. Chapoutier

Petite Ruche Crozes-Hermitage Rouge Syrah

8.8249 ratings
8.833 pro ratings
Crozes-Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Syrah
Turkey, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Pork, Nuts & Seeds, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Shellfish, Quinoa, Mushrooms, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fish, Herbs, Asian Cuisine, Veal, Potato, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

This one was corked, it happens occasionally. You need to recognize a bad bottle, and note the damp wet cardboard smells and tastes. Need to return to the wine shop.

This one was corked, it happens occasionally. You need to recognize a bad bottle, and note the damp wet cardboard smells and tastes. Need to return to the wine shop.

May 16th, 2020
Martin Bergo

Unfortunately this wine (or just this bottle?) is past its peak. Low acids and gone is the geist and energy of just one year ago.

Unfortunately this wine (or just this bottle?) is past its peak. Low acids and gone is the geist and energy of just one year ago.

May 26th, 2018
Sipping Fine Wine

100% Syrah, medium Ruby with aromas of red fruits and subtle floral spice. On the palate flavors of sweet cherry and raspberry with a twist of earthy black pepper. Good balance, medium length ending with a pleasant fruit character. Very nice. Drink now, fresh and clean.

100% Syrah, medium Ruby with aromas of red fruits and subtle floral spice. On the palate flavors of sweet cherry and raspberry with a twist of earthy black pepper. Good balance, medium length ending with a pleasant fruit character. Very nice. Drink now, fresh and clean.

1 person found it helpfulJun 10th, 2020
Sipping Fine Wine

100% Syrah, medium Ruby with aromas of red fruits and subtle floral spice. On the palate flavors of sweet cherry and raspberry with a twist of black pepper. Good balance, medium length ending with a pleasant fruit character. Very nice. Drink now, fresh and clean.

100% Syrah, medium Ruby with aromas of red fruits and subtle floral spice. On the palate flavors of sweet cherry and raspberry with a twist of black pepper. Good balance, medium length ending with a pleasant fruit character. Very nice. Drink now, fresh and clean.

1 person found it helpfulMar 28th, 2020
Sipping Fine Wine

100% Syrah, medium Ruby with aromas of red fruits and subtle floral spice. On the palate flavors of sweet cherry and raspberry with a twist of black pepper. Good balance, medium length ending with a pleasant fruit character. Very nice. Drink now, fresh and clean.

100% Syrah, medium Ruby with aromas of red fruits and subtle floral spice. On the palate flavors of sweet cherry and raspberry with a twist of black pepper. Good balance, medium length ending with a pleasant fruit character. Very nice. Drink now, fresh and clean.

1 person found it helpfulOct 16th, 2019
Aaron Means

Plummy and smoky.

Plummy and smoky.

1 person found it helpfulOct 10th, 2017
Philip Carpenter

Founder/Educator santabarbarawinetalk.com

10

How is a 12 so balanced and pure?! Black pepper, lamb on BBQ, some savory green herbs. So pure in mid palate. Fresh dark cherry with nimble & clean finish that has wisp of smoke at very end. Very nice...

How is a 12 so balanced and pure?! Black pepper, lamb on BBQ, some savory green herbs. So pure in mid palate. Fresh dark cherry with nimble & clean finish that has wisp of smoke at very end. Very nice...

1 person found it helpfulJun 21st, 2015
Jimmy Smith

Director, West and North London Wine School

9.0

2013: good typicity; black pepper, cloves and violets. More of a black fruited style, blackberry, currant. Medium to light bodied, fresh Livy acid, hardly any tannin. A supple easy drinker, with decent Syrah aromatics. Smoky, black peppery length, with some twist of exotic spice (cardamon)

2013: good typicity; black pepper, cloves and violets. More of a black fruited style, blackberry, currant. Medium to light bodied, fresh Livy acid, hardly any tannin. A supple easy drinker, with decent Syrah aromatics. Smoky, black peppery length, with some twist of exotic spice (cardamon)

1 person found it helpfulJun 17th, 2015
Christopher Bates

Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery

9.1

Super tasty, spot on aromas.

Super tasty, spot on aromas.

Dec 17th, 2015
Brian London

Owner 4Play Wines

8.9

Nice mix of funk, savory, elegant & lithe... 2011 vintage

Nice mix of funk, savory, elegant & lithe... 2011 vintage

May 28th, 2015