M. Chapoutier Cotes du Rhone Belleruche Blanc 2021

Belleruche translates to "beautiful beehive" in French, a name which takes inspiration from the bees and hives that thrive in the sustainable vineyards of M. Chapoutier. An expressive wine with aromas of apricot, fennel and floral scents. The wines roundness is a perfect match for its freshness, with a finish reveals subtle notes of aniseed.

Enjoy with fish, shellfish, and salads. Perfect for picnics with mild creamy cheese and grilled sardines or sea bream a la plancha - roasted on an iron skillet.

91 Points - Jeb Dunnuck

Another terrific white from this team that will sell for a song, the 2021 Côtes Du Rhône Belleruche Blanc offers up lots of peach and hints of citrus as well as notes of chalky minerality and wild fennel. A blend of 40% Roussanne, 25% Viognier, and the rest Grenache Blanc and Clairette, this medium-bodied, balanced, lively white would easily stand up to a Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc in a blind tasting.

90 Points - James Suckling

A very attractive introduction to the white wines of the Rhone, this has so much apricot, dried apple and pear fruit, but also notes of fresh nuts and hay. Nice juiciness on the generous palate, the interplay of fruit, healthy acidity and a positive touch of tannin very satisfying. Drink now.