Winery M. ChapoutierSaint-Joseph Les Granilites
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Saint-Joseph Les Granilites from the Winery M. Chapoutier
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Saint-Joseph Les Granilites of Winery M. Chapoutier in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Saint-Joseph Les Granilites of Winery M. Chapoutier in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, smoke or peach and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or blueberry.
Food and wine pairings with Saint-Joseph Les Granilites
Pairings that work perfectly with Saint-Joseph Les Granilites
Original food and wine pairings with Saint-Joseph Les Granilites
The Saint-Joseph Les Granilites of Winery M. Chapoutier matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef marengo "my mom" style, traditional tunisian couscous or salmon and goat cheese quiche.
Details and technical informations about Winery M. Chapoutier's Saint-Joseph Les Granilites.
Discover the grape variety: Verdanel
The Verdanel grape variety is particularly cultivated in the southwestern region of Gaillac, in the Tarn department. This very old white grape variety does not fear either the cold or the heat. Today, it is very rare and almost extinct. The Verdanel is not classified in the Appellations of Controlled Origin. The Verdanel has serrated leaves, almost whole and of a tender green colour. Its conical bunches are filled with medium-sized, slightly ellipsoid fruits. When the berries reach maturity, their greenish-white color turns to golden white. A dry white wine with a low alcohol content is produced from this variety. It also has a low acidity level. This wine goes well with spicy dishes as well as lobster or red mullet.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Saint-Joseph Les Granilites from Winery M. Chapoutier are 2018, 2012, 2011, 2016 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery M. Chapoutier
The Winery M. Chapoutier is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 225 wines for sale in the of Saint-Joseph to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Saint-Joseph
The wine region of Saint-Joseph is located in the region of Rhône septentrional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Yves Gangloff or the Domaine E. Guigal produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Saint-Joseph are Marsanne, Roussanne and Mourvèdre, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.
The word of the wine: Young
A very relative term that can designate a wine of the year that is already at its optimum, as well as a wine that has passed its first year but has not yet developed all its qualities.
