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2017 Saint Joseph Rouge “Vieilles Vignes”

Lionel Faury
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The general rule of thumb is that Côte-Rôtie ranks higher than Saint Joseph in the northern Rhône hierarchy, but Lionel’s Vieilles Vignes throws a wrench into that line of thinking. Made from vines planted between 1937 and 1976, this cuvée showcases impressive depth and soul.

Tom Wolf


Dustin's Pick

My pick because there is something inscrutable about the best Syrahs. Instead of leaping out of the glass, they pull you in. The vines for Faury's Vieilles Vignes bottling are between 40 and 80 years old, and this classic northern Rhone Syrah has the deep satisfying flavors of blackberries, black olives and a hint of white pepper. It is drinkable now, or you can age it for 10 years or more.



Technical Information
Wine Type: red
Vintage: 2017
Bottle Size: 750mL
Blend: Syrah
Appellation: Saint-Joseph
Country: France
Region: Northern Rhône
Producer: Lionel Faury
Winemaker: Lionel Faury
Vineyard: Planted between 1937 and 1976, .9 ha
Soil: Granite
Farming: Lutte Raisonnée
Alcohol: 13%

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Inspiring Thirst

I want you to realize once and for all: Even the winemaker does not know what aging is going to do to a new vintage; Robert Parker does not know; I do not know. We all make educated (hopefully) guesses about what the future will bring, but guesses they are. And one of the pleasures of a wine cellar is the opportunity it provides for you to witness the evolution of your various selections. Living wines have ups and downs just as people do, periods of glory and dog days, too. If wine did not remind me of real life, I would not care about it so much.

Inspiring Thirst, page 171