LionelFaury Cote Rotie 'Les 3 Brunes', Rhone, France 2021 Saint-Jacques a graphite spine emerges and

a graphite spine emerges and drives the anise- and apple wood–tinged finish

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was nothing short of spectacular for Marie-Ange Robin and the Valmur is indeed the crown jewel of the portfolio

Following the style that this estate has now adopted

a seductive mid-palate

LionelFaury Cote Rotie 'Les 3 Brunes', Rhone, France 2021 Saint-Jacques a graphite spine emerges andThe 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.