2019 Chapoutier Les Granilites Saint Joseph Syrah

93 Points - Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate

“The tannic, full-bodied 2019 Saint-Joseph Les Granits is concentrated and dense—it's a large-scaled block of chiselled stone and blueberries. Hints of cherries, vanilla and pencil shavings provide nuance, while the ripe fruit rounds off the tannins and leaves a velvety feel on the finish. Overview: The parcels of vines are located in the districts of Charnas, Tournon and Mauves, where the principal soil and climate components that make for great Saint-Joseph wines can be found. Here there is granite terrain formed by geologic alteration, and content carried in by the wind ensuring that the soils are good for water filtration and restriction. The altitude and wind exposure (including the Mistral) ensure natural regulation of pests while providing freshness throughout the summer. These kinetics of slow maturation, give Granilites a potential for freshness, minerality and a particularly interesting tautness.”