Granits Blanc
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Typically best enjoyed 3 to 15 years from the vintage, though exceptional vintages can evolve beautifully for up to two decades.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Pan-seared scallops, roasted poultry with wild mushrooms, creamy lobster thermidor
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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.
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Established in 1808 in Tain-l'Hermitage, M. Chapoutier is one of the Rhône Valley's most historic and revered wine producers, currently led by the visionary Michel Chapoutier who transitioned the estate to biodynamic farming in the 1990s. The maison is globally celebrated for its pioneering "sélections parcellaires" (single-vineyard wines) and its commitment to expressing the pure terroir of prestigious appellations like Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Utilizing traditional, low-intervention winemaking techniques, Chapoutier produces highly acclaimed reds and whites, including iconic labels such as the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Barbe Rac, Côte-Rôtie La Mordorée, and the Hermitage-derived La Sizeranne. Beyond the Rhône, the family has expanded its terroir-driven philosophy to exceptional estates in Roussillon, Australia's Victoria region, and Portugal's Douro Valley.