Chapoutier - Saint-Joseph - Les Granits - Red - 2021

Wine:

Grown on intensely rocky granite soils and sourced from the oldest Syrah vines in the appellation, the 2021 Red Saint-Joseph Les Granits captures the pure essence of its terroir. After long macerations, it is aged in oak for 18 months, developing remarkable depth and structure. This is a concentrated, smoky Syrah with intense black fruit notes and exceptional length. In this more classic vintage, it also showcases an added layer of finesse.

Vinification:

Fully destemmed, hand harvested when fully ripe. Slow fermentation in small concrete vats. Aged in barrels (new barrels and barrels used for 1 to 2 wines) for 16 to 18 months.

Certified organic and biodynamic wine.

Color:

Garnet red of beautiful intensity and brilliance.

Nose:

Beautiful intense notes of black fruit mixed with mineral and smoky touches.

Palate:

Smooth and elegant, with ripe fruit flavours at its core, this wine delivers a concentrated, flavourful texture with impressive length.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Peppered beef tenderloin, leg of lamb, pigeon pastilla, roast duckling and creamy potatoes.

Cellar aging:

From today until 2031 and beyond for enthusiasts.

Michel Chapoutier's pursuit is one of perfection. His unwavering dedication to terroir has placed him among the world’s greatest winemakers. Guided by an instinctive vision of fine wine, he is internationally acclaimed for crafting wines of remarkable consistency—each one a pure, authentic expression of its terroir.