This expressive Syrah from the steep, granite slopes of Saint-Joseph is a textbook example of the northern Rhône’s elegant power. The “Terroir de Granit” cuvée takes its name from the fractured granite soils that lend the wine its mineral tension and refined structure. Aromas of blackberry, violet, and cracked pepper rise from the glass, layered with smoked meat, olive tapenade, and a subtle graphite edge.

On the palate, it’s poised and savoury — medium to full-bodied with fine-grained tannins and a long, peppery finish that reflects both place and precision. Aged partly in oak barrels and partly in concrete to preserve purity and texture, it’s a superb match for roast lamb, game, or mushroom dishes.

Guy Farge is a respected grower-producer based in the village of Saint-Jean-de-Muzols in the northern Rhône. His family has cultivated vines in the region for several generations, originally supplying grapes to the great négociants of Tain-l’Hermitage before Guy decided to bottle his own wines in the 1990s. Today, the estate covers around 20 hectares across Saint-Joseph, Cornas, and Condrieu, with vineyards clinging to precipitous, terraced slopes.

Farge’s philosophy is rooted in minimal intervention and respect for terroir — hand-harvesting, indigenous yeasts, gentle extraction, and restrained oak use. The result is a collection of wines that balance authenticity and finesse, expressing the rugged beauty of the Rhône Valley through a craftsman’s touch.

Syrah (100%)

Syrah (also known as Shiraz in Australia and some other regions) is a bold, dark-skinned grape variety renowned for producing deeply coloured, full-bodied red wines with intense flavour and aging potential. Believed to have originated in the Northern Rhône, Syrah thrives in a range of climates—from the granite slopes of Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie to the sun-drenched vineyards of Barossa Valley and Stellenbosch. In cooler regions, it yields structured wines with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, violet, black pepper, and smoked meat; while warmer climates bring out riper notes of plum, dark chocolate, spice, and liquorice. Tannic and rich, yet capable of great elegance, Syrah responds beautifully to oak aging and can develop savoury, earthy complexity over time. Whether crafted as a single varietal or blended (notably with Grenache and Mourvèdre), Syrah is a powerhouse grape that combines depth, intensity, and character.

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