M. Chapoutier Crozes-Hermitage La Petite Ruche, Rhone, France 2017 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo La Genelotte is one of

La Genelotte is one of the great underrated sites of the Côte de Beaune

rich in sweet tannins which blend to give a notable structure and elegance to the wine

dried herbs of the Ligurian brush

oyster shell and dried berries

Massively rich already with density and opulence

M. Chapoutier Crozes-Hermitage La Petite Ruche, Rhone, France 2017 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo La Genelotte is one ofWhiffs of smoked nuts, clove, dried plum and cherry introduce this penetrating, fresh fruited Syrah. It's medium bodied and crisply balanced, offsetting juicy, easy drinking black fruit flavors against brisk acidity and very fine, smooth tannins. Wine Enthusiast