Les Granilites Blanc
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Typically best enjoyed 2–8 years from vintage release.
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Roasted chicken, grilled sea bass, creamy mushroom risotto
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M. Chapoutier's 'Les Granilites' Blanc is a masterful expression of the Saint-Joseph appellation, crafted entirely from Marsanne grapes grown on steep, south-facing granitic slopes. The name 'Les Granilites' directly references this stony, mineral-rich granite terroir, which provides a distinctive structural tension and flinty backbone to the wine. Historically, the wines of Saint-Joseph were celebrated as the 'vin de Mauves' and were famously praised by Victor Hugo in his masterpiece, Les Misérables. To preserve the purity of the fruit and the unique signature of the soil, the wine is fermented and aged on its fine lees in a combination of stainless steel tanks and large oak demi-muids. This meticulous process yields a beautifully textured white wine, balancing rich notes of white peach, apricot, and acacia flowers with a vibrant, saline minerality.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.