Recommended by the New York Times, Wine Spectator, Food & Wines, and Many More. Check out our recent Press.

Award-winning NYC wine shop – free local delivery & fast nationwide shipping. Learn more

Bernard Faurie, Hermitage Greffieux-Bessards, 2012

Red Wine from Northern Rhone, France
by Bernard Faurie
$229.00
Taxes and shipping calculated at checkout.
Use code 10OFF to get 10% off 12+ bottles

Bernard Faurie is the great under-the-radar traditionalist of Hermitage, and this cuvée comes from two of the hill's prized parcels, Les Greffieux at the base and Les Bessards, the granite stronghold on the western edge that Faurie considers essential to any real Hermitage. He works the old way: whole clusters, foot-treading, native yeasts, and long aging in demi-muids with minimal new oak. The 2012 came from a tricky growing season saved by a fine September, yielding a wine that's more about finesse and aromatics than sheer power. A classically built, savory Hermitage from a true purist, with years of life ahead.

Shipping

Every step of the journey is managed to uphold the integrity of each bottle.

  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • Corked wine? Full refund or exchange within 60 days
  • Damaged shipment? Contact us within 48 hours
  • Storage or quality concerns? We're here to help


View our complete return policy →

Have Questions?

Our team is here to help.

Hours

Sunday - Thursday: 12 pm - 8 pm

Friday: 11am - 9pm

Saturday: 10am - 9pm

Email: help@flatiron-wines.com
Phone: (212) 477-1315

More about Bernard Faurie

Fourth-generation keeper of family vines in Hermitage since 1935, Bernard Faurie does everything by hand—including crushing grapes by foot. He uses 100% whole-bunch fermentation, eschews chemical weed killers (favoring horse plowing), and ages in oak ranging from new to 6-year-old 600-liter demi-muids. His Syrah is a masterclass in patience and restraint, producing reds and a white Hermitage Blanc from old-vine Marsanne.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Syrah

  • Vintage

    2012

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

What has to say about this wine:

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roast leg of lamb, venison, beef bourguignon, or aged hard cheese.

Tasting Profile

Savory and complex: blackberry, olive, smoked meat, and crushed stone. Medium to full body, firm but ripe tannins, fresh acidity, and a long, mineral finish.

More wines from Bernard Faurie

View all