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Structure
Drinking window
Best 6 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage6 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: blackberry, smoked herbs, pepper, mineral granite, violet
Palate: concentrated dark fruit, pepper spice, mineral core, structured tannins, long finish
Chapoutier's flagship Saint-Joseph, from old granite parcels in the northern part of the appellation. Biodynamic Syrah with concentration and terroir focus.
What it pairs with
- Roasted lamb shoulder The wine's pepper, herbs, and dark fruit match the richness of roasted shoulder.More wines for lamb →
- Seared beef tartare Raw beef's mineral and fat are complemented by the wine's granite tannins.More wines for beef and red meat →
- Grilled Cote de boeuf Generous marbled beef steak needs a wine with structure and concentration.More wines for beef and red meat →
With cheese
How to serve Saint-Joseph Granits Rouge
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roasted lamb shoulder, Seared beef tartare, Grilled Cote de boeuf. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Les Granits is a single-parcel Saint-Joseph from old Syrah vines on granite soils in the appellation's most favoured northern terroir. It is Chapoutier's most ambitious Saint-Joseph.
- 1994First vintage of Granits Rouge Saint-Joseph from the northern granite terroirs
Facts
- Producer
- M. Chapoutier · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Syrah (100%)
- Classification
- Saint-Joseph AOC
- Oak
- 18 months in new and used French oak barriques
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 55-80 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1994
- Biodynamic
- Demeter Certified
- Organic
- ECOCERT
Frequently asked about Saint-Joseph Granits Rouge
What does Saint-Joseph Granits Rouge taste like?
On the nose, blackberry, smoked herbs, pepper, mineral granite, violet. On the palate, concentrated dark fruit, pepper spice, mineral core, structured tannins, long finish. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long, peppery with granite mineral finish. Chapoutier's flagship Saint-Joseph, from old granite parcels in the northern part of the appellation. Biodynamic Syrah with concentration and terroir focus.
When should I drink Saint-Joseph Granits Rouge?
Drink 6-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Saint-Joseph Granits Rouge?
Roasted lamb shoulder is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Seared beef tartare and Grilled Cote de boeuf. The wine's pepper, herbs, and dark fruit match the richness of roasted shoulder.
What grapes are in Saint-Joseph Granits Rouge?
The blend is Syrah (100%). The wine is classified as Saint-Joseph AOC.
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