M. Chapoutier : Les Granits 2023

An aromatic white wine from Saint-Joseph with a beautiful structure

The estate

Established since 1808 in Tain-L’Hermitage, the M. Chapoutier house today embodies the elite of the greatest names in wines from the Rhône Valley.

As a winemaker and merchant, Michel Chapoutier has managed over the vintages to lead this family business to the top. The wines of Maison Chapoutier are recognized for their refinement and high quality by the finest connoisseurs beyond borders. A man of many hats, Michel Chapoutier holds the world record for 100/100 scores awarded by American critic Robert Parker. Mathilde, Michel Chapoutier's daughter, has taken up the torch of this iconic house, overseeing a vineyard of over 350 hectares across the most prestigious appellations of the northern and southern Rhône Valley.

The vineyard

The Les Granits cuvée from M. Chapoutier is a Saint-Joseph wine made from vines planted on very steep slopes south of the town of Tournon, composed mainly of granites.

Blend

Marsanne (100%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for the 2023 Les Granits Blanc from M. Chapoutier

Tasting

Nose
Opening on fragrances of toasted sesame, the nose reveals on aeration notes of rhubarb and white truffle.

Palate
With a beautiful saline tension, the palate seduces with its expression of yellow fruits combined with finely toasted notes.