Forgeron Cellars

Facon Rouge GSM Columbia Valley Syrah Blend

9.25 ratings
9.31 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre
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, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Hard Cheese, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

The Façon Rouge is a blend of; 48% Syrah, 27% Mourvèdre & 25% Grenache from Columbia Valley. 100% neutral French oak for 18 mouths. On the nose; blackberry, blueberries, black raspberries, pepper, black olive, black earth with violets. On the palate M body and M+ tannins. blackberry, blueberries, black raspberries, pepper, dry crushed rocks, deep spices with a little heat, soft leather, black tea and violets. The acidity is a touch high but the finish is round, fruity and very easy to drink now.

The Façon Rouge is a blend of; 48% Syrah, 27% Mourvèdre & 25% Grenache from Columbia Valley. 100% neutral French oak for 18 mouths. On the nose; blackberry, blueberries, black raspberries, pepper, black olive, black earth with violets. On the palate M body and M+ tannins. blackberry, blueberries, black raspberries, pepper, dry crushed rocks, deep spices with a little heat, soft leather, black tea and violets. The acidity is a touch high but the finish is round, fruity and very easy to drink now.

Aug 25th, 2017
Benjamin Hettema

Great GSM

Great GSM

Apr 9th, 2019
Angel Rivera

Angel had this 8 years ago

Angel had this 8 years ago

Aug 21st, 2016
Mitchell Robertson

Mitchell had this 8 years ago

Mitchell had this 8 years ago

Jun 1st, 2016