| Region of production: | Saint-Joseph, Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu |
| Winery Location: | Chavannay (Saint-Joseph) |
| Year Established: | 1979 |
Vineyard Holdings
6.48 ha
Saint-Joseph: 9.5 ha total; soil is decomposed granite with traces of clay
- 8 ha Syrah in La Ribaudy, planted in 1937, 1963 and 1993
- 1.5 ha Marsanne (60%) and Roussanne (40%)
Condrieu: 3 ha; soil is granite and arzelle
- La Ribaudy: planted in 1978
- Peyrolland: planted in 1983
Côte-Rôtie: 2 ha; soil is mica schist
- Fourvier: planted in 1996 and 2009
- La Plomb: planted in 1995
Top Wines Produced
The wines brought into the United States are custom bottlings for Domaine Faury’s US importer; they differ in label, name and blend from the domaine’s wines sold elsewhere. The US wines are outlined here:
- Saint-Joseph (white): 60% Marsanne, 40% Roussanne
- Condrieu
- Saint-Joseph (red)
- Saint-Joseph Vieilles Vignes (red): from the 1937 and 1963 planting in La Ribaudy
- Côte-Rôtie: 85-90% Syrah, 10-15% Viognier
Average Total Production
- 60,000 bottles
Summary
Philippe Faury took over this domaine in 1979, turning it from a mixed cultivation of grapes, cherries and apricots to a domaine focused on estate-bottled wine from an expanded roster of vineyards. Now with 17 hectares spread throughout Condrieu, Saint-Joseph, Côte-Rôtie and Vin de Pays vineyards, the domaine is in the hands of Philippe’s son, Lionel. The two work together to craft a very expressive lineup of traditional Northern Rhône wines.
Style & Vinification Techniques
The Faury wines are aromatically pure wines that rarely show oak, although new oak is used in moderation. The white wines are whole-cluster pressed and vinified and aged in 60-70% stainless steel and 30-40% oak (less than 10% new). The red grapes are partially de-stemmed, all pigeage is done twice daily by foot, and the reds are aged in a mixture of barrel sizes with the new oak percentage around 10%. The barrels are rotated annually to keep the wood impact minimal. The Faury Côte-Rôtie shows its percentage of Viognier very clearly and is a good example of how this white variety has an effect on the red blend.
Producer Website: Faury