2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Marsanne
Region Saint-Joseph
Soil Granitic slopes south of the municipality of tournon, Formed from tournon granite.
Fermentation Vessels Demi-muids and foudres for 85% of the wine, including 10% new wood; stainless-steel vats for 15%.
Pressing Method Whole-Grape Pressing
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Each parcel was hand-harvested in several passes to balance ripeness and freshness. Whole grapes were pressed, followed by light settling and indigenous-yeast fermentation with moderate sulphur use. Fermentation was principally in demi-muids and foudres (85%, including 10% new wood), with 15% in stainless steel. The wine remained on its full lees for 11 months with occasional lees stirring.
Certifications Demeter
Tasting Notes Golden yellow; mineral, honeysuckle, lily, Tabasco, wax and honey aromas; balanced and harmonious, with a finely spiced finish that develops toward honey with age.
Food Pairing Soft-boiled egg with mushroom emulsion, Comté cheese and walnut kernels.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Marsanne
Classification AOP Saint-Joseph
Region Saint-Joseph
Soil Granitic slopes south of the municipality of tournon, Formed from tournon granite.
Fermentation Vessels Producer specification: demi-muids and foudres for 85% of the wine, including 10% new wood; stainless-steel vats for 15%.
Pressing Method Whole-Grape Pressing
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Producer specification: each parcel was hand-harvested in several passes; whole grapes were pressed, followed by light settling and indigenous-yeast fermentation with moderate sulphur use. Fermentation was 85% in demi-muids and foudres, including 10% new wood, and 15% in stainless steel. The wine was matured on its full lees for 11 months with occasional stirring.
Certifications Demeter France; Ecocert France SAS
Tasting Notes Pale, bright gold with aniseed reflections; intense, finely grilled aromas followed by fennel and white-fleshed fruit; dynamic and savoury, with a tight velvety texture and a complex finish of yellow fruit, toasted sesame and pronounced salinity.
Food Pairing Soft-boiled egg with mushroom emulsion, Comté cheese and walnut kernels.
2021 Technical Specifications
Region Saint-Joseph
Tasting Notes Promising aromas of toasted sesame, developing rhubarb and white truffle with aeration; a vertical palate with saline tension, yellow-fruit flesh and finely grilled notes.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Region Saint-Joseph
Harvest Dates After 19 August and before 25 August 2020; the report sequence does not state an exact Les Granits picking date.
Tasting Notes An initial nose of struck stones and match head, with slightly roasted yellow-fleshed fruit; a velvety attack leading to a savoury, digestible palate and strong ageing potential.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
18 avenue du Docteur Paul Durand, 26600 Tain-l'Hermitage, France
Phone
+33 4 75 08 92 64
Email
Owner
Michel Chapoutier
Cellarmaster
Michel Chapoutier