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.

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.