M. Chapoutier

Belleruche Côtes-du-Rhône Grenache-Syrah Blend

8.654 ratings
8.88 pro ratings
Côtes du Rhône, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Syrah, Grenache
Lamb, Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Jay Kline

Screw top, drop top. Half of the bottle was consumed on the first day while the remaining half was finished three days later. On day one, it was super fresh and racy...almost reminded me of cru Beaujolais. By day three, it had gained weight and complexity. Blue and red fruits, some garrigue and meat. Fresh berries and minerals on the palate. Lacking uniqueness but this was so much better after it got some air. 2015 was a very flattering vintage for the Southern Rhône and I suspect that will prove true through most of Europe. Drink after a long decant or over the next five years.

Screw top, drop top. Half of the bottle was consumed on the first day while the remaining half was finished three days later. On day one, it was super fresh and racy...almost reminded me of cru Beaujolais. By day three, it had gained weight and complexity. Blue and red fruits, some garrigue and meat. Fresh berries and minerals on the palate. Lacking uniqueness but this was so much better after it got some air. 2015 was a very flattering vintage for the Southern Rhône and I suspect that will prove true through most of Europe. Drink after a long decant or over the next five years.

Jan 8th, 2018
James Forsyth

Light, vibrant, fruity, delicious. This is a terrific wine for the price. I've seen it in Whole Foods across the US and Tesco in England, as about as easy to find as they come. Can't go wrong, especially the 2015 vintage as it was hard to make bad wine that year, I'm told.

Light, vibrant, fruity, delicious. This is a terrific wine for the price. I've seen it in Whole Foods across the US and Tesco in England, as about as easy to find as they come. Can't go wrong, especially the 2015 vintage as it was hard to make bad wine that year, I'm told.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 18th, 2018
Andrew Lohse

Spice, musk, forest floor. Plum and a small amount of vanilla. Medium+ body. Moderately textured tannins and a long woody finish.

Spice, musk, forest floor. Plum and a small amount of vanilla. Medium+ body. Moderately textured tannins and a long woody finish.

1 person found it helpfulSep 7th, 2017
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

8.7

Medium ruby red. A bit mute on the nose with just some earthiness and a touch of red berries. Moderate tannins (5/10) and good acidity. Light bodied with red cherries. Well integrated with a dry medium finish. Drink till 2019.

Medium ruby red. A bit mute on the nose with just some earthiness and a touch of red berries. Moderate tannins (5/10) and good acidity. Light bodied with red cherries. Well integrated with a dry medium finish. Drink till 2019.

Apr 10th, 2017
Matt Sterr

Dark and earthy. Pepper abounds.

Dark and earthy. Pepper abounds.

Mar 16th, 2017
Romain Stamm

Rhone tasting - @David Simmonds

Rhone tasting - @David Simmonds

Apr 5th, 2018
Gautham Iyer

Rosewater fragrances complimenting earthy tones.slighltly tart chocolates flavor with a lovely finish

Rosewater fragrances complimenting earthy tones.slighltly tart chocolates flavor with a lovely finish

Feb 18th, 2018
Ben Rossen

Bought this for $12 at Whole Foods - really great for the price. Lots of structure, opened up with time

Bought this for $12 at Whole Foods - really great for the price. Lots of structure, opened up with time

Jan 16th, 2018
ML
8.6

Moms party supply Courtney?

Moms party supply Courtney?

Nov 25th, 2017
Amy Button

Delicious and perfect with filet mignon

Delicious and perfect with filet mignon

Sep 12th, 2017