LionelFaury Cote Rotie 'Les 3 Brunes', Rhone, France 2021 Thessalia light grapeyness

light grapeyness

reasonably rich and ripe in flavor and has a good base of moderate tannins to add grip to the mouthfeel

The bouquet is tart and bright

The taste is fruity

More precisely

LionelFaury Cote Rotie 'Les 3 Brunes', Rhone, France 2021 Thessalia light grapeynessThe fruit in Lionel's elegant Cte Rtie is higher toned than in the earthier, spicier Saint Joseph, and the finish, with the wines velvet tannins, is slightly longer. This is the result of the Ctes steeper slopes and schist soils, as well as a splash of Viognier, which is co planted and co fermented with the Syrah. Still, like with the Saint Joseph Vieilles Vignes, you'll get those irresistible notes of black olive, succulent black cherries, and spices.