Chapoutier Saint-Joseph Les Granits Blanc 2021 Bottle size: 750ml
France, Rhône
R975
‘A touch of rubbery reduction on the nose for now. It's full-bodied, fairly concentrated, and generous. There’s wonderful freshness, a particularly strong mineral expression. Finishes on a touch of toasty oak. A great vintage of Les Granits. A very granitic expression from an east-facing plot in lieu-dit St-Joseph, near Mauves. 2023-2320’ – Matt Walls, Decanter, 95/100
‘All barrel-fermented Marsanne from Tournon's lieu-dit Saint-Joseph, Chapoutier's 2021 Saint-Joseph Les Granits Blanc is another candidate for the appellation's top white wine. Scents of struck match, melon, peach and lime mark the nose, while the palate is medium to full-bodied, plump and succulent. Is there even a touch of botrytis? Long and gently textured, with a silky finish, it's a beauty to drink over the next several years, perhaps longer. 2022-2270’ – Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate, 94/100
‘The complex 2021 Saint-Joseph Blanc Les Granits unfurls with fragrant honeysuckle, lemon flesh and green apple aromatics. Struck match and crushed flowers add more layers. A white wine of freshness and intensity, the medium-bodied 2021 hits the palate with solid flavor concentration. A deliciously sapid finish rounds things up. 2023-2035’ – Nicholas Greinacher, Vinous, 93/100
‘Grilled cashew nut, gunflint and white peach. A toasty palate with sweet pear, white flowers and generous acidity. An appealing balance of weight and freshness with a saline finish. 2026-2034.’ – Alistair Cooper MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17/20
‘All barrel-fermented Marsanne from Tournon's lieu-dit Saint-Joseph, Chapoutier's 2021 Saint-Joseph Les Granits Blanc is another candidate for the appellation's top white wine. Scents of struck match, melon, peach and lime mark the nose, while the palate is medium to full-bodied, plump and succulent. Is there even a touch of botrytis? Long and gently textured, with a silky finish, it's a beauty to drink over the next several years, perhaps longer. 2022-2270’ – Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate, 94/100
‘The complex 2021 Saint-Joseph Blanc Les Granits unfurls with fragrant honeysuckle, lemon flesh and green apple aromatics. Struck match and crushed flowers add more layers. A white wine of freshness and intensity, the medium-bodied 2021 hits the palate with solid flavor concentration. A deliciously sapid finish rounds things up. 2023-2035’ – Nicholas Greinacher, Vinous, 93/100
‘Grilled cashew nut, gunflint and white peach. A toasty palate with sweet pear, white flowers and generous acidity. An appealing balance of weight and freshness with a saline finish. 2026-2034.’ – Alistair Cooper MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17/20
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Winemaker | Michel Chapoutier |
| Alcohol | 13% |
| Body | Medium to full-bodied |
| Blend information | 100% Marsanne |
| Drink to | Drink or cellar |
| Variety | Marsanne |
| Rating | DEC 95 |
| Producer information | Michel Chapoutier is the ultimate overachiever. Not only do his thrilling single-vineyard wines set the benchmark for the entire Rhône Valley, but he also produces some of the best value wines on the planet. With a 200-year history, wines from all corners of the Rhône and supreme quality throughout, Michel Chapoutier is the king of the Rhône Valley. Organic and biodynamic farming principles, together with traditional winemaking in top appellations, produce structured wines with long ageing potential. The wines tend to be generous, but each one speaks of its terroir and shows immaculate balance. |
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