Chapoutier, Saint-Joseph Granits Blanc Brut Zero but this will develop beautifully

but this will develop beautifully in bottle

as they have three terroir units that behave quite differently

this is in its sweet spot

(from 60+ year old vines in Les Chaumes)

Chapoutier, Saint-Joseph Granits Blanc Brut Zero but this will develop beautifullyMoving to the 2016s, the 2016 Saint Joseph Les Granits Blanc is beautiful, with lots of citrus blossom, crushed rock, tangerine, turmeric, and liquid rock like minerality. With an almost Coche Dury like reductive quality, it hits the palate with medium to full bodied richness, beautiful purity and freshness, nicely integrated acidity, and a great finish. This 100% Marsanne was brought up in 15% demi muids and is a balanced, elegant effort to drink