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Structure
Drinking window
Best 4 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
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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
- Roasted turbot with almonds The wine's almond and mineral character aligns with roasted white fish and almond crust.More wines for fish →
- Veal in cream sauce with morels Rich Marsanne-based white suits cream-based veal with earthy mushrooms.More wines for mushrooms and truffles →
- White asparagus with hazelnut butter Hazelnut notes in the wine echo hazelnut butter on asparagus.More wines for vegetables and salads →
With cheese
Saint-Marcellin
Our pick On the advice of sommelier Sébastien Maucarré, the Saint-Marcellin consortium suggests Rhône whites such as Saint-Joseph. A Marsanne-Roussanne white has the weight to meet the soft style's dried-fruit, honey and cream notes.
Rigotte de Condrieu
Our pick A dry, full Marsanne-Roussanne white from the Saint-Joseph slopes across the river, less perfumed than Condrieu. It leaves room for the hazelnut, forest-floor and whey notes INAO lists for the cheese, and its weight matches the firm, smooth paste.
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.
- 1995First vintage of Les Granilites Blanc from biodynamic Saint-Joseph parcels
Facts
- Producer
- M. Chapoutier · visiting guide
- 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.
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