Chapoutier, Saint-Joseph Granits Vintage:2015 This is a bit finer

This is a bit finer than usual thanks to the relatively dense but fine-grained tannins though I underscore that finer than usual or not

fresh pastry

cool and restrained nose speaks of various red berries and plenty of Gevrey style earth scents

With 48 hours in the recorked bottle

This also seems to be a bit frozen in time

Chapoutier, Saint-Joseph Granits Vintage:2015 This is a bit finerFeatures lovely high pitched streaks of lavender and white pepper throughout, while the core of steeped cherry and plum fruit waits in reserve. A long, refined mineral edge drives the finish, adding energy and cut. Best from 2020 through 2030. 407 cases made, 57 cases imported. JM