Chapoutier - Saint-Joseph - Les Granits - Red - 2019

Wine:

Rooted in the stony granite soils of the appellation and sourced from the oldest Syrah vines in the region, the 2019 Saint-Joseph Les Granits Red captures the purest essence of its terroir. Aged in oak barrels for 18 months, it reveals a deep, concentrated expression of Syrah, shaped by a warm, well-balanced vintage. This is a bold, spicy Red, with firm, youthful tannins and a long, persistent finish — a wine built to stand the test of time. One of the flagship cuvées of both the Maison and the entire appellation! Awarded 93/100 by Robert Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested at full maturity, completely destemmed, slow fermentation in small concrete vats. Aged in barrels (new barrels and barrels used for one or two wines) for 16 to 18 months.

Certified organic and biodynamic wine.

Color:

Deep, bright garnet red.

Nose:

Concentrated aromas of very ripe black fruit jam, smoky and mineral notes.

Palate:

Powerful and fleshy, with rounded fruit flavours, this cuvée shows firm, youthful tannins and delivers a full, persistent, and warmly textured finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Pepper-crusted beef fillet, leg of lamb, pigeon pastilla.

Cellar aging:

Pepper-crusted beef fillet, leg of lamb, pigeon pastilla. Starting today, until 2032 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.