2015 Collines Rhodaniennes Syrah “l’Art Zélé”

At times it strikes me that Lionel Faury is out to conquer the world, although he himself seems unaware of it. He has certainly captured the heart of every salesperson at KLWM since he took over from his father, Philippe, who was already an icon in our eyes. This is the latest Faury wine we have introduced to the range we import, and thus it’s probably the least well-known, although that’s not going to last very long. From a parcel of vines on the plateau above Côte Rôtie, it is of course made from Syrah and has more in common with the domaine’s Côte Rôtie from Côte Brune than with its Saint Joseph. Buyers will receive a lot of wine for the price. —Dixon Brooke

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

• Vintage 2015
• Bottle Size 750mL
• Blend Syrah
• Appellation Collines Rhodaniennes
• Country France
• Region Northern Rhône
• Vineyard 18 years average; .75 ha
• Soil Schist
• Winemaker Lionel Faury
• Aging Aged for 15 months in 5 to 15 year-old demi-muid
• Farming Lutte Raisonnée
• Alcohol 12%