FAURY LES 3 BRUNES COTE ROTIE 2020

Faury 'Les 3 Brunes' Cote Rotie 2021 ***(*​​)JLL

$69.99 x 6 bottles US LOW

***(*) JLL​​)JLL
dark red; raspberry with a wee hint of graphite, roses, charm in the package on the nose. The palate is neat, nicely together, lightly aromatic. It has a mineral tone throughout, quiet length, a fine grain texture, crushed rocks on the aftertaste. From 2025. 2035-37 Nov 2022

90% mid-1990s Syrah, 10-15% Viognier, 50% from Le Plomb (1988-2003, Syrah & Viognier, gives the heart), 30% from Fourvier (1993-2003, Syrah, a little Viognier, gives complexity), 20% Arzelie (2005-2007 between Le Plomb and Les Grandes Places, schist soils, very floral, feminine) northern sector, schist soils, 30% destemmed (down from 75% until 2015), wild yeasts, 18-21 day concrete vat vinification, twice daily pumping overs, cap punching by leg work, aged 30% new, 70% 1-10 year 600-litre old oak casks 20 months, unfined, unfiltered, called Les 3 Brunes since 2020, Reviniscence before 2020, 8-10,000 b

A new wine for us from Faury, details are limited JLL (above), Kermit, and the Faury website, but it’s from the Brune side of the hill, one of the best places in the world for Syrah!  Should have a nice 

• Grape variety: (+ or -) 94% Syrah and (+ or –) 6% Viognier
• vines planted on steep slopes (with a grade of up to 45%) facing south by south-east, from three parcels in Côte Brune (Fourvier, Le Plomb, and Arselié)
• 70 to 80% of grapes are de-stemmed
• Fermentation lasts 18 to 22 days, pump-overs occur twice daily
• Aged for 18 months in oak demi-muids (600-L) and barrels (220-L), of which 30% are new
• Tasting Note: Aged for 18 months in oak demi-muids and barrels, of which 30% are new, this wine offers a beautiful concentration of flavors and an elegant structure. The tannins are silky and well-integrated, providing a velvety texture. The aromas of black fruits blend harmoniously with the spicy notes and touches of black pepper characteristic of Côte-Rôtie wines. The finish is long and persistent.