Granits Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2033
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared scallops, roasted poultry with wild mushrooms, creamy lobster thermidor
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the steep, granite-rich slopes of the historic Saint-Joseph appellation, M. Chapoutier's 'Les Granits' Blanc is a masterclass in the expression of pure Marsanne. The name pays direct homage to the stony, granitic soils of the estate's oldest vineyards in Tournon, which force the ancient vines to dig deep for nutrients. This biodynamically farmed 'sélection parcellaire' is crafted from low-yielding, old vines, capturing an intense minerality and structural complexity. Fermented and aged in oak demi-muids with regular lees stirring, the wine beautifully balances a rich, oily texture with a vibrant, stony precision. It stands as a testament to Michel Chapoutier's belief that the soil's geological signature should reign supreme over the grape variety itself.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1808 in Tain-l'Hermitage in the Rhône Valley, M. Chapoutier has grown into one of France's most celebrated wine houses, propelled to international acclaim following Michel Chapoutier's visionary leadership in 1990. A pioneer in biodynamic viticulture and minimal-intervention winemaking, the estate is revered for its single-vineyard 'sélections parcellaires' that articulate the purest nuances of individual terroirs across the Rhône and beyond. Iconic for incorporating Braille script on every label since 1996, Chapoutier produces benchmark expressions of Syrah, Marsanne, and Grenache across prestigious appellations including Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Marsanne 100%
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5-14%