Charalambos Lelektsoglou et Lyle Fass

Ariane Grenache Syrah

9.43 ratings
9.43 pro ratings
Côtes du Rhône, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Grenache, Syrah
Lamb, Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.3

9.3 for now, with upside. Beautiful, classical Southern Rhône aromatics of white pepper, lavender, cassis, herbs de Provence and lots of floral lift. The palate is juicy, crunchy and very pure, with that lovely Grenache airiness and just enough Syrah depth through the middle. The tannins are especially fine, silky and elegant, with terrific stoniness and a clear galet character underneath the fruit. Really well made, fresh and balanced, with just a faint flicker of heat on the finish. Not as strong as the bottles I tasted this summer, but still an excellent showing and clearly capable of more with air.

9.3 for now, with upside. Beautiful, classical Southern Rhône aromatics of white pepper, lavender, cassis, herbs de Provence and lots of floral lift. The palate is juicy, crunchy and very pure, with that lovely Grenache airiness and just enough Syrah depth through the middle. The tannins are especially fine, silky and elegant, with terrific stoniness and a clear galet character underneath the fruit. Really well made, fresh and balanced, with just a faint flicker of heat on the finish. Not as strong as the bottles I tasted this summer, but still an excellent showing and clearly capable of more with air.

Nov 12th, 2026
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

Vintage 2 of my wine with The Greek’s son Charlie is the best one yet. Tastes like baby CDP but more stoney, more juicy and dark due to 25% Syrah. Gorgeous density and structure. Really terrific fruit, stone and grip. Epic.

Vintage 2 of my wine with The Greek’s son Charlie is the best one yet. Tastes like baby CDP but more stoney, more juicy and dark due to 25% Syrah. Gorgeous density and structure. Really terrific fruit, stone and grip. Epic.

Oct 31st, 2025
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.4

The first wine I ever made and I must say I am a brilliant winemaker. It’s 75 grenache and 25 syrah. Nose is galets, blackberry, granite and crushed stones plus blackberry flower. Some game as well. Palate is just stunning. Juicy, pure and ultra balanced with gooey black fruits and such cut and precision

The first wine I ever made and I must say I am a brilliant winemaker. It’s 75 grenache and 25 syrah. Nose is galets, blackberry, granite and crushed stones plus blackberry flower. Some game as well. Palate is just stunning. Juicy, pure and ultra balanced with gooey black fruits and such cut and precision

Nov 26th, 2024