Domaine de Ferrand - Chateauneuf du Pape 2010 (750ml)
Price: $139.99
| Producer | Domaine de Ferrand |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhône Valley |
| Varietal | Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre |
| Vintage | 2010 |
| Sku | 66698 |
| 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: 96+ Points
Deeper in color than the 2009, yet more backwards and reserved, the 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape is still incredibly young and structured, with notes of black currants, licorice, crushed rock and iron, full-bodied richness, building tannin and a huge finish. It should start to be approachable in another 2-4 years (2018+) and have three decades of overall longevity.
Vinous: 94 Points
Bright ruby-red. Sexy, spice-accented aromas of red berry preserves and potpourri, with a hint of spicecake in the background. Lively and precise on the palate, offering sweet red berry flavors that become richer and deeper with air. Silky tannins add shape to the very long, focused, floral-dominated finish. Shows a lot of sex appeal now but this densely packed, balanced wine is built to age.
