Guy Farge - Saint-Joseph Granite Terroir 2016

Guy Farge - Saint-Joseph Terroir de Granit 2016

Saint-Joseph|Red wine

3.6/5 (28 customers)

93/100

Robert Parker

15/20

Bettane & Desseauve

89/100

Decanter

“Farge’s use of grape stems (60% in this cuvée) and older oak allows the Syrah’s vibrancy to shine through. The 2016 Terroir de Granit Saint Joseph features notes of violet, pepper, and exotic herbs, all layered over expressive raspberry notes. It is full-bodied, creamy, and lush without going overboard—a generous and pleasant wine that reveals length and elegance on the finish.” (Wine Advocate 2018 - Robert Parker) A St. Joseph of incredible purity!

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Estate

Domaine Guy Farge

Vintage

Terroir de Granit

Vintage

2016

Designation

Saint-Joseph

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

100% Syrah

Terroirs

Granite terraced floors

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

One month of full harvest—Daily topping and thinning

Livestock farming

Aged for 12 months in 400-liter barrels (5 batches) and a 3,000-liter cask, followed by 2 months in a tank

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

Ruby red color with tawny and mauve highlights

Nose

A rich blend of floral, spicy, and balsamic notes

Palate

Fruity and chocolatey. Round and smooth. A velvety texture

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2030

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it with grilled red meat, a lamb tagine, or a rib of beef with Béarnaise sauce...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2019 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)

Rated estate (2019 guide) 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))

About the estate:

We often prefer reds to whites, which are often heavy and lack freshness.

Decanter

Wine rated 89/100

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2018 guide) 93/100 (Excellent wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

Farge’s use of grape stems (60% in this cuvée) and older oak barrels allows the Syrah’s vibrancy to shine through. The 2016 Terroir de Granit Saint Joseph features notes of violet, pepper, and exotic herbs, all layered over expressive hints of raspberry. It is full-bodied, creamy, and lush without going overboard—a generous and pleasant wine that reveals length and elegance on the finish.

Customer rating

3.6/5

based on 28 reviews

Review by Mr. FRANCOIS R. Posted on April 14, 2020

Too light for my taste for a St. Joseph; it lacks depth. Are the vines young, even though it says “old Syrah”?