Domaine Faury, Syrah, Saint-Joseph, Northern Rhône, France 2019

The estate consists of 17 hectares (42 acres) of vineyard land on steep, south- and southeast-facing slopes scattered around the northern Rhône. Most of these vineyards are composed of granite soils and are planted to Syrah. Domaine Faury does produce a Saint-Joseph Blanc from Marsanne and Roussanne and a Condrieu made from Viognier.

The wines produced by the domaine are lively and rarely show oak. New oak is used for aging, but the Faurys rotate between new and old barrels that range in size, from barriques to demi-muids, so that their wines remain aromatically pure. Domaine Faury's wines are considered to be classic examples of their respective grape varieties and appellation.

Domaine Faury was established in 1979 by Philippe Faury who ripped out most of the peach, cherry and apricot trees to focus solely on wine production. Since 2006, Domaine Faury has been run by Faury's son, Lionel, although the two work side by side to produce an annual production of around 6600 cases.