2015 Saint Joseph Rouge

Vintage 2015 in the northern Rhône gave a generous, full-throttle style of Syrah loaded with dense, ripe tannins. Lionel Faury beautifully captured the exceptional conditions: the pungent aroma of this inky-dark Saint Joseph betrays its deep, concentrated flavors the product of low yields of ripe Syrah in granite soils. Black olive, black fruit, and roasted spices soar from the glass, and yet the wine somehow graces the palate with a featherweight touch—that’s the Faury signature. The hedonistic richness of flavor flows seamlessly into an elegant, silky finish, perfect for smoky summer barbecues as well as warming comfort on a cool, foggy night. –Anthony Lynch

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

• Vintage 2015
• Bottle Size 750mL
• Blend Syrah
• Appellation Saint-Joseph
• Country France
• Region Northern Rhône
• Vineyard Planted between 1976 and 2007, 6.4 ha
• Soil Granite
• Winemaker Lionel Faury
• Farming Lutte Raisonnée
• Alcohol 13%