M. Chapoutier : Les Granits 2022

Characteristics and tasting advice for M. Chapoutier's 2022 Les Granits white

Tasting

Nose
Evocative and captivating, the nose opens with delicate aromas of toasted sesame, before revealing, upon aeration, refined nuances of rhubarb and white truffle.

Palate
Vibrant and mineral, the palate charms with its saline tension, enhanced by the brilliance of yellow fruits and finely toasted touches that bring depth and complexity.

The freshness and aromatic intensity of a Saint-Joseph white wine

The property

Established since 1808 in Tain-L’Hermitage, the M. Chapoutier house today embodies the elite of the greatest names in Rhône Valley wines.

Vineyard owner and merchant, Michel Chapoutier has managed over the vintages to lead this family business to the top. The wines of Maison Chapoutier are recognized for their refinement and high quality by the finest connoisseurs beyond borders. A man of many hats, Michel Chapoutier holds the world record for 100/100 scores awarded by American critic Robert Parker. Mathilde, Michel Chapoutier's daughter, has taken up the torch of this iconic house, overseeing a vineyard of over 350 hectares across the most prestigious appellations of the northern and southern Rhône Valley.

The vineyard

The Les Granits white cuvée from M. Chapoutier is a Saint-Joseph wine from vines planted on very steep slopes south of the town of Tournon, composed mainly of granites.

Blend

Marsanne (100%).