M. Chapoutier : Les Granilites 2015

Characteristics and tasting notes for Saint-Joseph "Les Granilites" 2015

Tasting notes

Colour
The colour reveals an intense yellow hue, enhanced by brilliant green highlights.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet opens with great delicacy, exuding aromas of white flowers and white-fleshed fruits such as pear and peach. The whole is rounded off with gourmet, finely oaked notes.

Palate
The attack shows lovely freshness and is perfectly balanced. The palate offers generous volume with gourmet, dessert-like accents, while retaining a remarkable mineral tension that stretches into a long, lingering finish.

Food and wine pairing

This white wine pairs wonderfully with white poultry, shellfish such as lobster or prawns, and lean fish. It also goes very well with seasoned meats and hard, aged cheeses such as Comté or Gruyère.

Other characteristics

This wine has an alcohol content of 13%.

The authentic expression of a granitic Saint-Joseph terroir by M. Chapoutier

The estate

Officially founded in 1808, M. Chapoutier is a true institution of the Rhône Valley, historically based in Tain-l'Hermitage. Now led by the visionary Michel Chapoutier, joined by the new generation, Mathilde and Maxime, the estate stands out for its innovative approach and pioneering commitment to biodynamic viticulture since the 1990s. With a vineyard that now extends internationally, the estate strives to reveal the most accurate depiction of each terroir, while upholding strong values of inclusion and environmental respect.

The vineyard

The grapes for this cuvée come from the Saint-Joseph appellation, from plots ideally exposed to the southeast. This unique terroir is characterized by filtering, limiting granitic soils, formed through geological weathering and wind-blown deposits. The altitude and the influence of wind, particularly the mistral, ensure constant summer freshness and naturally regulate pests. The vineyard is managed according to strict biodynamic principles, promoting a pure, mineral expression of the vine.

Winemaking and aging

To craft Saint-Joseph "Les Granilites" 2015, the harvest is carried out by hand under dry, sunny conditions. The whole clusters undergo direct pressing, followed by 48 hours of cold settling. Fermentation takes place using natural yeasts in 600-liter barrels. Aging lasts 8 months, with lees stirring during the first two months to limit oxidation. To preserve minerality and freshness, 75% of the wine is aged in stainless steel tanks, while the remaining 25% ages in demi-muids to bring power, consistency, and aromatic complexity.

Grape variety

100% Marsanne.