Chapoutier - Saint-Joseph - Les Granits - White - 2019

Wine:

Made from pure Marsanne, fermented and aged in oak barrels, the 2019 Saint-Joseph Les Granits White comes from the famed Saint-Joseph lieu-dit. This cuvée offers generous opulence, beautifully restrained by vibrant freshness. Ripe fruit flavours, hints of exotic fruits, and a delicate citrus touch weave together into a wonderfully aromatic, richly textured wine with impressive volume and a superbly long, lifted finish. Undoubtedly one of the stars of the appellation, with at least ten years of aging potential ahead. Awarded 94/100 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 ripe fruit and exotic fruit punctuated by a delicate hint of lemon.

Palate:

Opulent yet beautifully balanced by vibrant freshness, this cuvée delivers a perfumed, flavourful profile with impressive volume and a superbly long, elegant finish.

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 2033, and beyond for enthusiasts.

Michel Chapoutier, a true icon of the Rhône Valley, has assembled a phenomenal collection of crus. His remarkable winemaking talent and intimate knowledge of the land allow him to uncover the region’s finest terroirs like no one else.

Year after year, his wines deliver some of the most refined and authentic expressions of their appellations.