Chapoutier - Saint-Joseph - Les Granits - White - 2020

Wine:

Once again, the 2020 Saint-Joseph Les Granits White ranks among the finest successes of the vintage. Made from pure Marsanne, fermented and aged in oak barrels, and sourced from the renowned Saint-Joseph lieu-dit, it offers a broad, savoury texture wrapped in delicate aromas of white fruits, fine honey, and citrus. With impressive length and persistence, it’s often compared to a "baby Hermitage" — a wine that can be enjoyed young or confidently cellared for at least a decade. Awarded 93/100 by Robert Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Whole grape pressing. Settling for 24 to 48 hours. Half fermented in vats and half in demi-muids. Aged on lees for 8 to 10 months, with stirring. Blend of the two parts before bottling.

Certified organic and biodynamic wine.

Color:

Bright golden yellow.

Nose:

Aromas of white fruits mixed with delicate notes of honey and lemon.

Palate:

Balanced and harmonious, with vibrant, shimmering fruit flavours, this cuvée offers a generous, savoury texture and delivers impressive length on the palate.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Scallop pastry, tuna carpaccio, pan-fried rockfish fillets, veal fillet with morel mushrooms.

Cellar aging:

From today until 2034, and beyond for enthusiasts.

A true star of the Rhône Valley, Michel Chapoutier commands a phenomenal lineup of crus. With his winemaking talent and deep, intuitive knowledge of the region, he has a knack for pinpointing the very best terroirs.

His wines are models of consistency, delivering some of the most complete and expressive interpretations of their appellations.