M. Chapoutier : Les Granilites 2024

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for Granilites 2024 by M. Chapoutier

Tasting

Nose

The nose of this Saint-Joseph stands out for its purity and precision, revealing a vibrant fruit character typical of this granitic terroir.

Palate

On the palate, the structure is finely grainy, carried by a lively fruit that confirms the precision of this vintage.

Food and Wine Pairings

This cuvée will pair beautifully with red meats such as a flank steak with shallots, a rack of lamb or a roast leg of lamb, whose tender texture plays against the wine's fine tannins.

Serving and Cellaring

Granilites 2024 can be enjoyed now, to make the most of the freshness and precision of its fruit.

A Saint-Joseph by M. Chapoutier with a Granitic Expression

The Estate

The history of the House of M. Chapoutier began in 1808 in Tain-l'Hermitage, in the Rhône Valley, under the name Calvet et Compagnie; it was in 1955 that Marc Chapoutier gave the family business the name it bears today. Run since 1990 by Michel Chapoutier, the seventh generation, alongside his children Mathilde and Maxime, the house has established itself as a benchmark in biodynamics, which it began implementing in 1991 and gradually extended across its terroirs.

The Vineyard

Granilites 2024 comes from Syrah parcels planted on granitic soils, more or less decomposed, in the Saint-Joseph appellation. The vineyard is farmed according to biodynamic principles.

Vinification and Ageing

The vinification of this cuvée combines hand harvesting, fermentation in concrete tanks with indigenous yeasts, followed by a maceration of about four weeks. Ageing then takes place in a combination of barrels and concrete tanks.

Grape Variety

This wine is made from 100% Syrah, the sole grape variety in this Saint-Joseph cuvée.