M. Chapoutier : Les Granits 2022

The complexity and precision of a Saint-Joseph wine

The estate

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

Winemaker and wine merchant, Michel Chapoutier has successfully brought this family-owned business to the very top. The wines by Maison Chapoutier are renowned by the finest connoisseurs from all around the world for their refinement and high quality. A man of many talents, Michel Chapoutier holds the world record for 100/100 scores awarded by the American critic, Robert Parker. Mathilde, Michel Chapoutier's daughter, has taken over the running of this iconic house, which has over 350 hectares of vineyards in the most prestigious appellations of northern and southern Rhône Valley.

The vineyard

Les Granits 2022 from M. Chapoutier is a Saint-Joseph wine that stems from a meticulous selection of old Syrah vines, planted on poor granite and stony soils.

The vintage

The year 2022 in the Rhone Valley saw a particularly hot and dry summer, offset by restorative rains as the harvest approached. Despite these extreme conditions, this vintage, which is more luminous than sunny, entices through its balance, its aromatic brightness and its complexity, all of which augur well for its exceptional ageing potential.

Blend

Syrah (100%).

Characteristics and tasting tips for Granits 2022 from M. Chapoutier

Tasting

Nose
Opening on scents of graphite, the nose unveils during aeration delicious notes of blackcurrant, violet and pepper.

Palate
Lively and precise, the palate entices with its freshness and balance. Throughout the tasting, the palate releases its density and its refined character.