Domaine de Fauterie
Overview
Domaine de Fauterie (Sylvain Bernard) is a domaine based in Saint-Peray that hovers between giving good local wines and ones that have missed the mark. It produces Saint-Joseph, Cornas, and Saint-Peray. JLL notes a lack of consistency, though the Cornas can be very good value with traditional depth, and the Saint-Peray has been gaining as its vineyard (planted 1984-87) matures.
Appellations
Key Wines
- Saint-Joseph red — simple, early wine
- Saint-Joseph Les Combaud red — from older vines; better and more interesting, though oak can show
- Cornas — can be very good value, with a traditional depth
- Saint-Peray — gaining depth as vineyard matures; 30% Roussanne
Style Notes
The classic Saint-Joseph red is a simple, early wine; the special older-vine Les Combaud is better and more interesting. Consistency has been an issue across vintages. The Cornas offers traditional depth and value. The Saint-Peray benefits from 30% Roussanne presence and is improving with vine age.
Producer Profile (JLL / drinkRhone.com)
A domaine that hovers between giving good, local wines and ones that have missed the boat. The lack of consistency and sustained fullness from one vintage to the next is the main concern. The St-Joseph classic red is a simple, early wine; the special, older vine Les Combaud is better and more interesting, but the oak can show. The Cornas can be very good value, with traditional depth.
Location: 10 ave Charles de Gaulle, 07130 Saint-Peray. Run by Sylvain Bernard. Export: 1) USA, 2) GB. 20% exported.
My Tastings
Sources
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