In the glass
Aroma: white peach, almond, acacia, ginger, beeswax
Palate: rich stone fruit, mineral backbone, hazelnut, creamy texture, long finish
Chapoutier's flagship white Saint-Joseph from biodynamic parcels of Marsanne and Roussanne. One of the finest expressions of these northern white varieties outside of Hermitage.
What it pairs with
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Roasted turbot with almonds
The wine's almond and mineral character aligns with roasted white fish and almond crust. -
Veal in cream sauce with morels
Rich Marsanne-based white suits cream-based veal with earthy mushrooms. -
White asparagus with hazelnut butter
Hazelnut notes in the wine echo hazelnut butter on asparagus.
How to serve Saint-Joseph Les Granilites Blanc
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roasted turbot with almonds, Veal in cream sauce with morels, White asparagus with hazelnut butter. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Les Granilites Blanc is Chapoutier's flagship white Saint-Joseph, produced from biodynamic parcels planted with Marsanne and Roussanne on the granite terraces of the appellation's northern zone.
- 1995 — First vintage of Les Granilites Blanc from biodynamic Saint-Joseph parcels
Facts
- Producer
- M. Chapoutier
- Grapes
- Marsanne (80%), Roussanne (20%)
- Classification
- Saint-Joseph AOC
- Oak
- 12 months in used French oak barriques
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 40-60 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
- Biodynamic
- Demeter Certified
- Organic
- ECOCERT
Frequently asked about Saint-Joseph Les Granilites Blanc
What does Saint-Joseph Les Granilites Blanc taste like?
On the nose, white peach, almond, acacia, ginger, beeswax. On the palate, rich stone fruit, mineral backbone, hazelnut, creamy texture, long finish. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a long, mineral and peachy finish. Chapoutier's flagship white Saint-Joseph from biodynamic parcels of Marsanne and Roussanne. One of the finest expressions of these northern white varieties outside of Hermitage.
When should I drink Saint-Joseph Les Granilites Blanc?
Drink 4-15 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 Les Granilites Blanc?
Roasted turbot with almonds is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Veal in cream sauce with morels and White asparagus with hazelnut butter. The wine's almond and mineral character aligns with roasted white fish and almond crust.
What grapes are in Saint-Joseph Les Granilites Blanc?
The blend is Marsanne (80%), Roussanne (20%). The wine is classified as Saint-Joseph AOC.