M. Chapoutier : Les Granilites 2021

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Les Granilites 2021 cuvée from M. Chapoutier

Tasting

Color
Of remarkable brilliance, the color displays an intense yellow hue, illuminated by shimmering green reflections.

Nose
Expressive and refined, the nose reveals a beautiful freshness, combining aromas of white flowers and white-fleshed fruits, such as peach and pear, delicately enhanced by a subtle woody touch.

Palate
Fresh and balanced from the attack, the palate seduces with its gourmet dessert notes, its mineral tension as well as its long and persistent finish. From the attack, the palate seduces with its balance and vivacity. The gourmet notes evoking refined desserts harmonize with a beautiful mineral tension, while the finish, long and persistent, prolongs the pleasure with elegance.

The delicacy and precision of a Rhône Valley 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.

Vinegrower 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 Granilites 2019 from M. Chapoutier is a Saint-Joseph wine from a selection of parcels located in the municipalities of Charnas, Tournon and Mauves. Facing southeast on granite soils, these vines benefit from a natural exposure to the wind ensuring regular freshness throughout the summer.

Vinification and aging

Manual harvest and direct pressing followed by a cold settling for 48h. Fermentations in 600-liter barrels with indigenous yeasts. Aging for 8 months in stainless steel tanks (75%) to preserve freshness and minerality, as well as in demi-muids (25%) giving the wine structure, power and aromatic complexity.

Blend

Marsanne (100%).