Faurie, Hermitage Size:12x750ml 200 meters altitude on slate

200 meters altitude on slate slopes where they yield minuscule quantities of grapes

with a backbone of acidity that lifts the wine up and makes it extremely long and persistent

denoting freshness and minerality

A vein of fresh apple and grapefruit is tapped to introduce unexpected primary juiciness into the layers of confitured

A restrained but elegant and very floral nose also speaks of red currant

Faurie, Hermitage Size:12x750ml 200 meters altitude on slateGriffieux Bessards. May or may not be bottled separately. Cask sample. Funky, stemmy nose with lovely vegetal notes and a fresh soy sauce flavour. Concentrated blackcurrant fruit. Reasonably delicate for Hermitage. Fresh, floral, lengthy finish. (RH)