I would say that Faury does not make Viognier, but rather one hell of a Condrieu, replete with huge apricot and peach aromas and a fresh, regal palate.

This cuvée is sourced exclusively from the Fongeant lieu-dit, which sits right on the border of the Côte Blonde and Côte Brune, and is renowned for sharing the best of both.

Yearning for northern Rhône magic? Here you go. Pull a cork or more and see what I mean.

It is a real-deal northern Rhône roasted-slope Syrah that walks the tightrope perfectly between creamy fruit, meaty tannins, and fresh spine.

The pinnacle of traditional Côte-Rôtie being produced today.

Saint-Josephs from André Perret’s northern part of the Rhône are typically more delicate and floral than their brethren further south around Mauves, the birthplace of the appellation.

The pinnacle of traditional Côte-Rôtie being produced today.

This thoroughbred wine is sculpted for the cellar but still provides a lot of immediate gratification.

A top site in Condrieu interpreted by one of the appellation’s masters—simply put, one of the greatest expressions of the Viognier grape on earth.

Like eating lemon curd at a party that Renoir might have painted—think something like Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette.