Jean-Louis Chave is one of the most respected names in France's northern Rhône valley, where his family has made wine for centuries. Farconnet is his second label — serious Hermitage Syrah at a lower price than his flagship, for people who want the real thing without the wait or the cost.
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Drink windowDrinking well (2018–2035)
Typical retail~$70
In cellars1 member keeps this bottle
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