Retour Chapoutier - Crozes-Hermitage - Petite Ruche - Red - 2022
COUNTRY/REGION: Rhône Valley
DESIGNATION: AOP Crozes-Hermitage
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2022
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Syrah
ALCOHOL: 12.5 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Hand harvested, vinified in cement vats with 2 pump-overs a day for 3 to 4 weeks after alcoholic fermentation, aged in vats, bottled the following autumn.
Nose Great purity, with notes of grilled bacon.
Palate Generous and full-bodied, with rounded flavours, this cuvée features smooth tannins and a seductive, well-structured profile.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 14 and 16°C.
Food Platter of charcuterie and tapas to share, simmered meat, roast chicken, entrecôte maître d'hôtel, Saint Félicien.
Cellar ageing From now until 2029, and even longer for enthusiasts.
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine A true icon of the Rhône Valley, Michel Chapoutier boasts an extraordinary portfolio of outstanding wines. His unparalleled winemaking expertise and intimate knowledge of the region’s vineyards enable him to uncover and highlight the very best terroirs.

Known for his exceptional consistency, Chapoutier’s wines represent some of the most precise and expressive interpretations of their appellations. A definitive reference in Rhône winemaking.
Wine A Selection Committee favourite, the 2022 Crozes-Hermitage Red Petite Ruche delivers the full character of its grape variety in a ripe and polished style, with notes of dark fruits, smoke, and spice. Vinified and aged in cement tanks with no oak influence, it offers a generous, supple structure with a vibrant, juicy profile. Silky, ripe, and enveloping tannins provide balance, making it a wine of immediate pleasure. Perfect to enjoy now or to cellar for another 5+ years.
Vinification Hand harvested, vinified in cement vats with 2 pump-overs a day for 3 to 4 weeks after alcoholic fermentation, matured in vats, bottled the following autumn.
AWARDS
AWARDS Estate cited in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2025 (RVF)
Estate rated 5 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2025
Favorite wine rated 93/100 by our Committee!