Chapoutier, Saint-Joseph Granits Blanc Brut Zero and indeed Rivetti notes that

and indeed Rivetti notes that pHs are generally higher in his 2006 Barbarescos than in the 2007s

but this will develop beautifully in bottle

as they have three terroir units that behave quite differently

the wine showed immediately accessible characteristics of wild berry fruit and spice

Chapoutier, Saint-Joseph Granits Blanc Brut Zero and indeed Rivetti notes thatMoving 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