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2016 Collines Rhodaniennes Syrah “l’Art Zélé”

Lionel Faury
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The Syrah vineyard in question lies a mere fifty yards from the periphery of the Côte-Rôtie AOC, and it enjoys the same mica-schist soils that are typical of this noble appellation. Furthermore, the fruit is treated in nearly identical fashion as the domaine’s hypnotizing Côte-Rôtie bottlings, with a good portion of whole clusters used, aging in neutral demi-muids, and bottling without filtration. The main difference is the younger vines—barely of legal voting age—and the shorter maceration, factors that limit extraction and emphasize fruit. The Côte-Rôtie-like nose has crunchy blackcurrant and blackberry plus a sprinkle of coarsely cracked pepper, while medium tannins and medium price tag make this Syrah all the more easy to appreciate.

Anthony Lynch


Technical Information
Wine Type: red
Vintage: 2016
Bottle Size: 750mL
Blend: Syrah
Appellation: Collines Rhodaniennes
Country: France
Region: Northern Rhône
Producer: Lionel Faury
Winemaker: Lionel Faury
Vineyard: 18 years average; .75 ha
Soil: Schist
Aging: Aged for 15 months in 5 to 15 year-old demi-muid
Farming: Lutte Raisonnée
Alcohol: 12.5%

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Inspiring Thirst

A good doctor prescribed the wine of Nuits-Saint-Georges to the Sun King, Louis XIV, when he suffered an unknown maladie. When the king’s health was restored the tasty remedy enjoyed a vogue at court. Lord, send me a doctor like that!

Inspiring Thirst, page 117