Les Granits Blanc Assortment Case (2011-2016)
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release, meaning the vintages in this 2011-2016 collection are currently in their prime drinking windows and will continue to perform beautifully through 2030.
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Pan-seared scallops, roasted poultry with wild mushrooms, or mature soft cheeses like Saint-Félicien.
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Hailing from the steep, sun-drenched granite terraces of Saint-Joseph in the Northern Rhône, M. Chapoutier's 'Les Granits' Blanc is a masterclass in the expression of 100% Marsanne. Michel Chapoutier, a pioneer in biodynamic viticulture, sources these grapes from some of the oldest vines in the appellation, rooted in stony, fractured granite soils that date back to Roman times when soldiers cultivated these very slopes. The wine is fermented and aged on its lees in French oak barrels, resulting in a majestic white of incredible texture, tension, and mineral drive. This assortment case spanning 2011 to 2016 offers a rare vertical journey, showcasing how the youthful, vibrant notes of white peach, acacia, and wet stone transform over time into complex layers of beeswax, toasted hazelnut, and honeyed apricot.
🍾 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.