Domaine Faury, Côte-Rotie, Northern Rhône, France 2016 certifiedorganic 85% Tempranillo

85% Tempranillo

The vines are relatively young (25 years old) but the wine is already quite concentrated and full of character

angelica and mint

The wine is intense

Domaine Faury, Côte-Rotie, Northern Rhône, France 2016 certifiedorganic 85% TempranilloThese wines have always inspired fascination: powerful yet fresh and ethereal, they feature never ending aromas of eucalyptus, menthol, game, leather, violets, spice . . . an exotic, earthy bouquet expressed with subtlety and grace. Sadly, these prized bottles have dwindled with each cork pulled, as traditionalist vignerons on the unforgiving Roasted Slope have proven elusive. Domaine Faury represents a rare exception, and I envision this Cte Rtie