M. Chapoutier
"Les Granits" Saint Joseph Syrah
Quite surprised by the deliciousness and development from a producer that doesn't often wow me. Goes well beyond the classic yet boring profile I was expecting and becomes a smoky, meaty, briney, herbal wonder. One of the best and most complete St. Joseph I've had in a long time.
Quite surprised by the deliciousness and development from a producer that doesn't often wow me. Goes well beyond the classic yet boring profile I was expecting and becomes a smoky, meaty, briney, herbal wonder. One of the best and most complete St. Joseph I've had in a long time.
Aug 12th, 2017Freaking delicious today! While we prep for thanksgiving this is just rocking our world
Freaking delicious today! While we prep for thanksgiving this is just rocking our world
Nov 27th, 2014Out of a magnum which kept this tasting young. Straight after opening plummy and a bit of a smoke monster but after 3-4 hours this gave way to luxurious complexity. A mouth watering wine that pairs brilliantly with game. Loved it!
Out of a magnum which kept this tasting young. Straight after opening plummy and a bit of a smoke monster but after 3-4 hours this gave way to luxurious complexity. A mouth watering wine that pairs brilliantly with game. Loved it!
Dec 12th, 2021Smoke, bacon and black fruits. Getting to the end of the plateau here
Smoke, bacon and black fruits. Getting to the end of the plateau here
Mar 1st, 2020A benchmark for Rhone wine for me, even though I am not getting the graphite nuance.
A benchmark for Rhone wine for me, even though I am not getting the graphite nuance.
Feb 1st, 2016Everything in a Syrah that CA winemakers aspire to produce.
Everything in a Syrah that CA winemakers aspire to produce.
Jun 14th, 2015There's something about this appellation that resonates deeply with me, and there's no better producer than Chapoutier. The man's a freakish genius of the vine.
There's something about this appellation that resonates deeply with me, and there's no better producer than Chapoutier. The man's a freakish genius of the vine.
Feb 6th, 2013