Domaine de Ferrand - Chateauneuf du Pape 2007 (750ml)
Price: $149.99
| Producer | Domaine de Ferrand |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhône Valley |
| Varietal | Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre |
| Vintage | 2007 |
| Sku | 69736 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Domaine de Ferrand Description
Philippe Bravay is extremely dedicated to preserving the unique traditions and special characteristics that Châteauneuf brings to the world. Domaine de Ferrand is a contained operation with only 7.5 hectares of Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyards spread over 6 parcels in 4 lieux dits, half of which are 45 year vines and half are 95 to 110 year old vines. They now also have 9.5Ha of Côtes-du-Rhône. He follows organic growing techniques and limits yields strictly (his Côtes-du-Rhône is less than 2.5 tons to the acre yield, the Châteauneuf-du-Pape even less).
Philippe's vinification philosophy is the same for all his wines, he uses an in-tank traditional method, "I do not use barriques because I want the wine of my vines and not a technical élevage which loses the origins of the wine." There is no filtration, only one fining for each wine. During aging, the wine is neither racked nor blended - both of those processes are accomplished only at the time of bottling and without the addition of preservatives.
Wine Advocate: 98 Points
One of the wines of the vintage is the 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape from Philippe Bravey, and I’ve drunk more than a case of this wine and have consistently rated it at the upper end of the spectrum (however, some bottles suffer from too much volatile acidity). Big, full-bodied, layered and unctuous, it has a huge nose of garrigue, black fruits, saddle leather and licorice. I absolutely love this wine and would happily drink bottles over the coming decade.
Vinous: 94 Points
Bright ruby. Expressive aromas of raspberry, cherry, blood orange and dried flowers, with an undertone of zesty spices. Very fresh and incisive red fruit flavors are complemented by sweet lavender and rose pastille, and pick up a peppery nuance with air. Impressively balanced, pure wine with a strong finishing jolt of red berry skin. I underestimated this wine from barrel.
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