Tournon
M. Chapoutier
Les Granilites Saint-Joseph Blanc Marsanne 2020
Domaine Joubert
Brouilly Vieilles Vignes Gamay 2020
Rouge carmin profond. Fruits écrasés. Équilibré. Frais
Le cerisier Tournon — 3 years ago
M. Chapoutier
Domaine Tournon Landsborough Valley Chardonnay
Fresh and nutty taste very smooth with a lingering palette. Highly recommend — 5 years ago
M. Chapoutier
Tournon Landsborough Vineyard Grenache 2017
2017. brown sugar bacon, concentrated fruit, ripe. big and balanced. — a year ago
Domaine Julien Cécillon
Victoria Saint-Joseph Blanc 2020
Jaune doré. Nez fruité. Belle rondeur.
100% Marsanne.
@le Cerisier Tournon. — 3 years ago
Ferraton Père & Fils
Saint Joseph Lieu Dit Bonneveaux 2020
100% Syrah from a plot in Tournon. Aged for 12-14 months in oak (10% new). Dark ruby color. Aromas of dark fruit, minerals (graphite), medicinal notes (menthol). Full-bodied, structured, relatively austere. Very elegant — 3 years ago
M. Chapoutier
Tournon Mathilda Victoria Grenache Rosé 2017
This was a solid rose with a spice finish.
— 6 years ago
Alain Graillot
Crozes-Hermitage Syrah 2019
C'est beau c'est bien fait. C'est gras tannique. Peut-être un peu trop pour moi ce soir!
@le Cerisier Tournon. — 3 years ago
Domaine des Côtes Rousses
Ensemble Roussette de Savoie 2020
Roulettes fine. Notes végétales puis fruité. Bien
@ le cerisier Tournon. — 3 years ago
E. Guigal
Saint-Joseph Marsanne Roussanne Blend 2020
Entry-level Saint Joseph Blanc. 95% Marsanne and 5% Rousanne from estate vineyards (formerly Grippat and de Vallouit’s vineyards) as well as purchased fruit from other growers around the communes of Tournon and Sarras, in the southern part of the appellation. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in a combination of stainless steel and oak barrels (25% new) — 3 years ago
Freddy R. Troya
M. Chapoutier “Les Granits” Saint-Joseph Blanc 2020, Rhône Valley, France 🇫🇷
Overview
A single-terroir expression of Marsanne grown on steep granite slopes in the Saint-Joseph appellation near Tournon. The granite soils contribute to the wine’s pronounced structure and mineral backbone. Fermentation occurs partly in vats and partly in large wooden barrels, followed by lees aging.
Aromas & Flavors
Floral aromatics dominate with honeysuckle, lily, and white blossoms, layered with mineral notes, beeswax, honey, and subtle spice.
Mouthfeel
Powerful yet precise. The granite soils give the wine strong structure and tension while maintaining balance and elegance.
Food Pairings
Lobster, roasted poultry, creamy mushroom dishes, truffle risotto, or aged cheeses.
Verdict
A structured and age-worthy Saint-Joseph Blanc with remarkable minerality and complexity.
🍷 Personal Pick
This wine twisted my brain upside down in the best way possible. The floral opening and persistent honeysuckle notes create a beautifully structured yet dangerously delicious wine.
— a month ago