1999 Chapoutier Les Granits Saint-Joseph

Notes sourced from M. Chapoutier

GRAPE VARIETY
Syrah. Selection of our oldest Syrah vines in the birthplace of the Saint Joseph appellation.

SOIL
Very poor and very stony granitic soils.

HARVEST
The grapes are hand-harvested at a very advanced stage of maturity (higher than 12 % vol. of natural potential alcohol).

VINIFICATION
The grapes are 100 % de-stemmed. Slow fermentation in small concrete vats. The process of fermentation is long and lasts for more than a month.

MATURING
100 % in new or very recent casks for 12 to 14 months.

TASTING
Colour : Dark garnet.
Nose :Black fruit jams (blackberry).
Palate : Smoky, peppered notes. Very strong tannins with a long persistency in the mouth.