M. Chapoutier Saint-joseph Blanc Les Granits 750ml
M. Chapoutier Saint-joseph Blanc Les Granits 750ml 2333705*-od
| Review |
| Winemaker Clement Bartschi told me that “while the 2016 white wines don’t have the depth and power of 2015,” it’s a vintage to be reckoned with in the cellaring sweepstakes. “If you look at the older vintages that have aged well it’s not always the ripest years that go a long time,” he pointed out. I’ve been pleased to see the white wines here, especially the high-end single-site bottlings, take a turn to greater finesse over the last decade. That’s not to say that they have become restrained . . . they haven’t. But they are far more elegant and, to my taste, better balanced than those from the late 1990s and early 2000s, when they were some of the most flamboyant white wines made in France. From 2016 Northern Rhone Whites: Excellent but Often Scarce (May 2018) by Josh Raynolds |
| Producer |
| Members of the Chapoutier family have been working in the Rhone valley since 1808. A distant ancestor, Polydor Chapoutier, was the first to buy vines here, shifting from being a simple grape grower to making and trading his own wine. The pioneering spirit was already part of the family tradition. Michel, now in his forties, manages an exceptional Estate, a land rich in history and tradition. Passionately interested in expressing the character of the soil, Michel has found the means to give free rein to his convictions. A new era for the winery, welcoming changes that link traditions of the past with Michel’s daring convictions. A matter of time. Much as with every natural element, what matters is weather and earth, roots, vines and fruit. This is the basis for all the diversity and generosity of Maison M. Chapoutier. |
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| Distillery: | - |
| Vintage: | 2016 |
| Region: | - |
| Size: | 750 ml |
| Availability: | Currently Out of Stock |
| Distributed by: | IW |
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