M. Chapoutier Saint Joseph Les Granilites Blanc 2018 rasteau or as an aperitif

or as an aperitif

This idiosyncratic red from Jean-Marie Guffens marries a blend of Syrah and Cabernet left overnight on the marc (dry pressing) of old Grenache to take on more colour

The name "Spiegel" (mirror) was given to this 35 ha vineyard south of Langenlois

Long in flavour and impact

The vines were spur-pruned

M. Chapoutier Saint Joseph Les Granilites Blanc 2018 rasteau or as an aperitifChapoutiers Les Granilites is made from Marsanne grapes. Bright straw colour with pale gold tinged edges and a watery hue. The nose features aromas of ripe peaches and subtle dried apricots which are intermeshed with honeycomb, oily toast like notes and cinnamon spice. Rich peach and apricot fruits are tied to notions of honeycomb and bacon fat. Texturally full and luscious in the mouth with some ginger spice presenting itself on the back half. Nicely