Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 6 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage6 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong, Peppery With Granite Mineral finish

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.
  • Seared beef tartare
    Raw beef's mineral and fat are complemented by the wine's granite tannins.
  • Grilled Cote de boeuf
    Generous marbled beef steak needs a wine with structure and concentration.

How to serve Saint-Joseph Granits Rouge

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1994: First 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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