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Only a very small amount of white wine is made in the Crozes-Hermitage AOP but it is certainly a case of quality over quantity. The M. Chapoutier Petite Ruche Blanc is made from 100% Marsanne, which gives rise to an exciting palate of citrus, floral and exotic fruits. The malolactic fermentation is stopped to ensure maximum freshness in the wine.
With roots dating back to 1808, M. Chapoutier is one of the oldest companies in the Rhône Valley. Yet, its world renown and the quality of wine can truly be accredited to the arrival of Michel Chapoutier in 1990. His willingness to change the set way, thirst for knowledge and...
The Northern Rhône has a continental climate with harsh winters but warm summers. Its climate is influenced by the mistral wind, which brings colder air from the Massif Central. Consequently, the Northern Rhône is somewhat cooler than the Southern Rhône, which means that the mix of planted grape varieties and...
Marsanne is a white wine grape variety that has found its home in the Northern Rhône valley of France, where it is used to produce the white wines of St. Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage, and Hermitage. It is a difficult grape to cultivate as it is susceptible to disease and is particularly...
