Now this I like. It’s just been listed by Waitrose at a very good price (£12.99), and it’s quite a serious expression of Crozes-Hermitage in a somewhat modern style. I get a lot of samples, but this is one that got drunk, rather than just tasted.
Chapoutier Petite Ruche Crozes Hermitage 2009 Northern Rhone, France
13% alcohol. Ripe, brooding sweet blackberry and black cherry fruit nose, showing lovely fruit purity and some violet overtones. The palate has vivid, slightly meaty black fruits. It’s a very ripe expression of Northern Rhone Syrah, but there’s still some lovely peppery, floral cool climate Syrah character, and a bit of grip. 91/100 (£12.99 Waitrose)
Hi Jamie,
A question …. is there a story behind the Braille label ?
I have always quite liked it and wondered if there was any story behind it.
Greg
yes–I like this wine—-often appears on wine lists in France at normally aroung E15 a bottle—-good value
This explains all re braille labels- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chapoutier
I’ve tasted steady, modest improvement in the Chapoutier line this past ten years. The next step up in the Crozes are also good value wines.
Shall be forwarding this post on to my brother, sounds like a good wine for next time I’m in Blighty.