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.

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.