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2015 M.Chapoutier Les Granilites Blanc

Saint Joseph, Northern Rhone, FRANCE
$59. 99
Bottle
$719.88 Dozen
Minimum 6 bottles
Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2017-2022)
ABV: 13%
Closure: Cork

Made from Marsanne this wine was matured for 10 months in barrel with the lees stirred up during the first 2 months. Bright straw colour with a watery hue. Baked pear and lemon butter aromas intermix with a hint of bees wax overlaid by toast with spice end notes. Rich ripe pear and honeysuckle flavours are wrapped up in a creamy, waxy like textural feel underscored by baked apple characters, traces of lemon butter and spice. Clean dry finish with balancing vibrant acidity. Concludes with baked pears and apples, honeysuckle, light toast and spicy bees wax.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc 13%

Other Reviews….
The 2015 St Joseph Les Granilites Blanc (100% Marsanne) was brought up in equal parts demi-muids and stainless steel. It has lots of apple blossom, white peach and citrus, as well as a salty minerality that comes out with time in the glass. Another one of those “best vintage to date” releases, this medium-bodied, nicely concentrated beauty will keep for at least 4-5 years, and possibly even longer. Drink 2016-2020.
92 points
Jeb Dunnuck – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate