Domaine Faury, Côte-Rotie, Northern Rhône, France 2016 natural 50% Salamino

50% Salamino

Céline) are Chenin Blanc specialists: from the vineyards around their home in the heart of the Vouvray appellation

35% Corvina

It carries its own light

a straw-yellow robe with nice

Domaine Faury, Côte-Rotie, Northern Rhône, France 2016 natural 50% SalaminoThese wines have always inspired fascination: powerful yet fresh and ethereal, they feature never ending aromas of eucalyptus, menthol, game, leather, violets, spice . . . an exotic, earthy bouquet expressed with subtlety and grace. Sadly, these prized bottles have dwindled with each cork pulled, as traditionalist vignerons on the unforgiving Roasted Slope have proven elusive. Domaine Faury represents a rare exception, and I envision this Cte Rtie