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2024 Saint-Joseph Blanc “Les Ribaudes”
Lionel Faury
Most French people can’t seem to agree on precisely where “southern France” begins, though the imaginary border is usually drawn loosely around Lyon, famously referred to as the stomach of France for its central location and incredible culinary heritage. Saint-Joseph lies just below Lyon, so technically at the start of southern France, though it is an area of transition, culturally and physically, where north meets south. This is perhaps best reflected in Faury’s blanc, where the sunnier south shines through with warm, rich flavors of honeysuckle and hazelnut, while a distinctly northern, buttoned-up tension comes through with an herbal perfume and a touch of beeswax. There is plenty of flesh for lovers of southern wines, with cool complexity and elegance to appeal to Burgundy enthusiasts. Pair it with a paella by the sea, or a robust cheese in a colder clime, whichever direction your pleasure tends.
—Chris Santini
| Wine Type: | white |
| Vintage: | 2024 |
| Bottle Size: | 750mL |
| Blend: | 60% Marsanne, 40% Roussanne |
| Appellation: | Saint Joseph |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Northern Rhône |
| Producer: | Lionel Faury |
| Winemaker: | Lionel Faury |
| Vineyard: | Planted between 1979 and 1998, 1.5 ha |
| Soil: | Granite |
| Aging: | Ages for 10 months on lees, 30% in 1 to 5 year-old barrels, 70% in stainless steel |
| Farming: | Lutte Raisonnée |
| Alcohol: | 13% |
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About The Producer
Lionel Faury
Along the steep, narrow valley that traces the northern Rhône, the appellations of Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu and Saint-Joseph take their place among the great wines of France, and Domaine Faury is one of the region’s most artisanal producers. When Philippe Faury took over the domaine in 1979, the family was selling wine, peaches and cherries, and the bulk of their clientele was local. Over the years, Philippe increased their holdings to over 11 hectares and began to sell internationally. He shared his savoir faire with his son, Lionel. Since 2006, Lionel has taken over the reins, though father and son still work side by side. Every method they use encourages the grape towards greatness with the ultimate respect for its fragility.
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