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Saint Joseph Les Granits, Maison M. Chapoutier 2017

Tasting Notes

Deeply colored, the 2017 Saint-Joseph Les Granits is all Syrah from that appellation’s namesake vineyard and was brought up in just 20% new French oak (a mix of demi-muids and barrels). It has a stunning bouquet of blackcurrants, blackberries, ground pepper, scorched earth, and graphite. This carries to a rich, medium to full-bodied, powerful Saint Joseph that has beautiful depth, no hard edges, and a great, great finish. Drink it anytime over the coming 15+ years. 465 cases.

96
Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com (53), December 2018

Cask sample. 27 hl/ha.
More bitter chocolate than the liquorice of Les Varonniers. Chewy and tacky in texture, with restrained black fruit. Firm and astringent. Will need some time to relax.

16.5+
Richard Hemming MW, JancisRobinson.com, May 2018
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