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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.3 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 64 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by redders on 3/24/2024 & rated 90 points: Very well balanced . Harmonious and good character. Smooth for a CNDP (163 views) | | | Tasted by redders on 7/30/2023 & rated 89 points: Decanted one hour. Could do with more. Colour deep red. Little development. Damsons liquorice on nose. Surprisingly backward. Vigorous on palate a little rustic . More closed than last bottle which is surprising (502 views) | | | Tasted by Outplaying on 1/16/2022 flawed bottle: Slightly corked. Underneath the wine was very fruity and sweet. Much sweeter than the 06 Donjon. Some licorice accents, too. Ended up dumping due to the cork taint. (1310 views) | | | Tasted by galewskj on 11/19/2021 & rated 91 points: Pop and pour, drank 3/4ths of the bottle over 2.5 hours. This is fully mature, lightweight (for CDP) with violets and damp earth. This improved during the time it was in front of me. (1472 views) | | | Tasted by Cote d'Or on 8/22/2021: Tasted over 3 hrs
-med dark red with light purple tinge, no bricking
-rich jammy brambly spicy ripe grenache tar licorice
-med acidity, full bodied somewhat faded but still generous dark grenache fruit finishing with just a little heat and med tannins
-last of several bottles of this excellent wine and luckily it is the best to date, this is showing the old school ripe and lush grenache so characteristic of this domaine, probably as good as it's going to be - suspect the heat will dominate as the fruit further fades, I've always liked the '06 vintage in CdP with its darker fruit profile and relative restraint - not over the top - it will be missed (1466 views) | | | Tasted by redders on 5/22/2021 & rated 91 points: Dark cherry colour. Very bright. Lovlsweet fruit on nose bit of garrigue and leather. Very attractive. Well balanced ripe fruit on palate still with structure. A lovely wine. Ready now but plenty of time to go (1452 views) | | | Tasted by grossie on 11/26/2020 & rated 90 points: Nicely done. 2006 has a firmness that is not unattractive and is present here. The fruit is ripe and powerful. Finishes well, probably has another 5 years until peak (or more). (1506 views) | | | Tasted by cbuhlman on 11/26/2020 flawed bottle: corked (866 views) | | | Tasted by wynnewood500 on 4/17/2020: Spectacular! Decanted for about an hour and then opened for a Zoom BYO tasting. LOts of different wines were opened. The Ferrand was polished but not too smooth, lots of body, very well integrated tannins, opaque and quite luscious. Not as good on the second day. (1063 views) | | | Tasted by Frijole on 4/2/2020: blackish burgundy red, little clarity, ruby hue
Nose: raspberry, cigar, tobacco, chocolate, green pepper, fennel, clove, minerals, oak
Pal: cassis, raspberry, cigar, tar, tobacco, chocolate, fennel, black pepper, clove, minerals, juniper berries, garrigue, oak
Feel: full, chewy, bitter, acidic
Finish: long
TC9 (955 views) | | | Tasted by tomlee on 10/19/2019 & rated 93 points: Blood red in color. 14.5% ABV. Textbook nose of red fruits, wet pavement, iron and garrigue. Medium to full bodied with firm acidity. Rustic, traditional CdP and a perfect reflection of the vintage. Kirsch, blood, dried cherries and cracked pepper on the palate. The finish is long with drying tannins. Substantially better than the '07 I had from the producer last year. Really well made CdP. Best over the next 2-4 years. (1200 views) | | | Tasted by Cote d'Or on 7/12/2019: Big, thick, dark, tar, licorice, medicinal. This bottle not in a great place right now. (1045 views) | | | Tasted by David J Cooper on 2/23/2019: Quite brown appearance when decimating. Medium intense aged CdP nose. Meat, earth , dark fruit and pepper. Delicious dark fruit and tobacco flavours and a very nice dry resolved finish.
At peak IMHO. (1349 views) | | | Tasted by mikered on 2/16/2019 & rated 94 points: The big bold fruit is just starting to give way to an array of secondary and tertiary flavors.
Really lovely and just entering the window with several good years ahead. (1047 views) | | | Tasted by Cote d'Or on 10/15/2018: PopnPour, tasted over 2 hrs
-dark red purple hue slight clearing at rim
-ripe almost lush somewhat jammy faint black pepper
-med/med- acidity, med+/full weight kirsch garrigue faint licorice, med/med+ tannins and a bit of heat on the moderately long finish
-full throttle and ripe, but not surmature, classic CdP very early on its mature plateau, this bottle is quite a bit less evolved than a bottle tasted earlier this year (1271 views) | | | Tasted by David J Cooper on 9/17/2018 & rated 90 points: Medium red, Browning slightly. Elegant light intense nose, earthy BlackBerry, mushroom and pepper. Dry medium weight flavours, plum, berry and pepper and a dry mouth filling finish.
Nice traditional CdP just turned d down to about 6 on the volume. (1133 views) | | | Tasted by Cote d'Or on 3/2/2018: PopnPour, tasted over 2 hrs
-med dark red no bricking
-reticent kirsch plum mature elements
-med acidity, med+ weight dense faded medicinal crystalline dark fruits not very complex good minerality, med/med- tannins with a bit of heat
-showing some signs of maturity though not necessarily improved from a bottle 2 years ago, this is turning out to be relatively big and hot for the vintage (1313 views) | | | Tasted by Neecies on 2/1/2018: Earthy, rich dark red fruit with garrique, green olive and coffee. Just coasting into it's best years now. (1223 views) | | | Tasted by CHINACAT on 12/22/2017 & rated 91 points: Dark red with an aromatic bouquet. On the palate, bold red and dark fruits, balanced by some earth and pepper, with a sturdy grip. More power and structure than I was expecting. This wine should hold up well for several years. (1148 views) | | | Tasted by tfesmgk on 10/22/2017 & rated 88 points: A little past its prime even after an hour (1294 views) | | | Tasted by David J Cooper on 2/25/2017 & rated 92 points: Clear bright red. Beautiful developed nose, raspberry, loamy soil, and black cherry. Earthy raspberry and meat flavours. A long dry finish.
Lots to love here. Not at all over ripe. (1898 views) | | | Tasted by stconner on 2/15/2016 & rated 89 points: I pop-n-pour and drank over 4 hours. Not much to the nose. Very dark with no signs of bricking. Not a lot of fruit but a decent long finish. Either this wine needs a lot more time to open up, or it is a very boring wine with very little flavor. Not sure which one is reality. I would recommend decanting for 3-4 hours before drinking and hopefully it opens up for you. (2559 views) | | | Tasted by Cote d'Or on 2/14/2016: PopnPour, tasted over 2 hrs
-nearly opaque dark red no bricking
-red berry liqueur, raspberry, kirsch
-med acidity, med/med+ weight muted earthy kirsch fig, med+ tannins and some heat on respectably long finish, no mature elements
-still needs a few more years, or more air, to open up (2411 views) | | | Tasted by Cote d'Or on 12/14/2015: PopnPour, tasted over 2 hrs
-opaque dark red
-jammy, dark fruited grenache, licorice
-med acidity, med weight/depth, a bit medicinal, kirsch, dark fruited, earthy, mild heat and med chalky tannins on med length finish
-typical for '06 and for Ferrand, still a couple years away from an ideal drinking plateau as no mature elements showing up yet (2512 views) | | | Tasted by drdebs on 4/2/2015 & rated 92 points: This was excellent. The aroma was expressive on first opening, with a depth to the kirsch and bramble that was very promising. The flavors matched it, with silky tannins and a smooth, satiny feeling in the mouth. The nose faded into something quite peppery, which was a lively counterpoint to the fruit and spice of the flavors. Excellent, and a great food wine. (3024 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, January/February 2008, IWC Issue #136
(Domaine de Ferrand Chateauneuf du Pape) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jon Rimmerman
Garagiste (12/5/2008)
(FERRAND CdP) Chëteauneuf et al Dear Friends, Below are a four wines that really stood out to me this week and your cellar would be greatly enhanced by their presence. In the case of the Ferrand, I've had multiple experiences with equal results. All of these are terrific for what they are and all are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for typicity and/or exemplary value. Come to think of it, I could make a lovely tasting dinner out of this set, starting with the Lancelot-Pienne and ending with the Eiswein (see food recommendations below). - Jon Rimmerman *************************************************** Friday Focus: Chëteauneuf du Pape Third time's a charm for this wine as it's captured my attention yet again (certainly from an aromatic standpoint where it has few competitors in this strata). After three successful bottles, it was time to find a parcel to for all of you. This wine will open your eyes to Chateauneuf the way it was for decades before the modernists discovered new oak and extract technology - it is a classic wine in the very best sense. I know everyone is searching for 2007 right now but (while certainly impressive) the 2007 is higher in alcohol and not as refined as the 2006. Think of this as a cerebral, aromatic 2001 Bordeaux to the power of its 2000 sibling - in other worlds, it's complex and somewhat feminine in its powerful expression with a layered presence that is more top hat than football helmet (although this is no shrinking violet). A gorgeous wine that is priced at the lower end of the spectrum for the quality level: Tasting dinner recommendation: grilled lamb chops, lentil stew or cassoulet, steak 2006 Domaine du Ferrand Chëteauneuf du Pape LIMIT 6/person ************************************************** N.V. Lancelot-Pienne Champagne Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Cramant (Cotes de Blancs) This is a serious bottle of NV wine at a terrific price for the pedigree. Grand Cru Champagne rarely comes at this price-level and even less so from Cramant proper. A tension presides over this wine that elevates the creamed BdB fruit to another level. Citric and cleansing but also satiny smooth with brioche and toast notes that dance, this medium bodied effort is just about perfect as an aperitif. Will be available for New Year's pick up (probably the week between Christmas and New Year's). Tasting dinner recommendation: lobster, crab, sashimi or on its own (maybe my favorite choice) 2005 Holloran Pinot Noir "Le Pavillon" (Dundee Hills) LIMIT 6/person Here's a beautiful bottle of Oregon Pinot Noir that seamlessly blends what the Beaver State has tried to do for years - a true American rendition of terroir that reflects Burgundy as much as the Willamette Valley. They simply cannot make wine like this in 99% of California - period. This is a steal of a deal (it's normally closer to $40) and it opens gracefully over 2-4 hours. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Tasting dinner recommendation: duck breast, sautÄed mushrooms or risotto, roast chicken, cheese 2007 Markus Huber Riesling Eiswein "Berg" (Traisental) (375ml) LIMIT 3/person What a way to end the meal - a gorgeous Eiswein made from some of the more prized Riesling in Austria. Markus Huber is on a roll and this dessert wine is proof enough. VERY RARE and almost impossible to find outside of Austria/Germany - from a district on the rise: Tasting dinner recommendation: a dessert with pastry and nuts can work well, the less sweet the better - alone is always a top choice. Thank you, Jon Rimmerman Garagiste Seattle, WA Rhone6510 Champ9220 OR7200 Austr8730 |
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| Domaine de Ferrand Read more about Domaine de Ferrand
Young Philippe Bravay is unquestionable one of Chateauneuf du Pape’s up and coming stars. - Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
Bravay is now taking over the family domaine and is extremely dedicated to preserving the unique traditions and special characteristics that Chateauneuf brings to the world. The domaine is tiny, only 5 ½ hectares of which over half is on vines approaching 100 years old, all situated in the lieu-dit Ferrand. He uses organic growing techniques, limits yields strictly (his Cotes du Rhone, even, is less than 2 1/2 tons to the acre yields, and the Chateauneuf du Pape even less) and vinifies traditionally.
The Cotes du Rhone vines were planted between 1933 and 1946, and consist of 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Cinsault. It is "a beautiful example of how much flavor, character, and complexity can be packed into a Cotes du Rhone." - Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
The Chateauneuf du Pape is 90% Grenache, the vines ranging in age from 60 to 100 years of age, and the balance the other twelve Chateauneuf varietals. From these he obtains superb natural ripeness, usually in excess of 14%. The vinification is traditional and the aging is for the most part in large oak foudre, but also a portion in barrique, however no new oak. As great as these wines are, judging by the potential of the ’99, which was even riper, this is a domaine that’s only going to get better.
Chateauneuf du Pape focused website
Until 1995 most of the wine was sold to negociants and only a small part was bottled by Charles Bravay. Then Philippe took over and much has happened at the estate. Philippe is the 4. generation at the property and from 1997 he has bottled most of the wine under the mark Domaine Ferrand.
Chateauneuf du Pape is made from 5,5 ha. The vines producing wine for bottling at the domain are planted 1910 and 1930. Sold wine in tank is from 30-years-old vines or younger.
Bravay owns some ha. in the Cotes du Rhone area.
Although only a few will ever get to enjoy these wines as the domaine is very small (only 5 ~ ha in Châteauneuf du Pâpe and 10 in Côtes du Rhône, which over half is on vines approaching 100 years old) they are well worth the hunt.
All the vines are situated in the lieu-dit Chemin Saint Jean, the same Northern holy grail as Charvin, Beaucastel, Marcoux and La Vieille Julienne.Current custodian Philippe Bravay uses organic growing techniques and limits yields severely (his Côtes du Rhône yields less than 2 tonnes to the acre, and the Châteauneuf du Pâpe much less) vinification is traditional: open top fermenters, basket presses, and cement cuves.Following some excellent press in the past few years, these wines have started to be hoarded by trophy collectors but remain excellent value.The Côtes du Rhône vines were planted between 1933 and 1946, and consist of 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Cinsault. It is quite unbelievable just how good these are.France's appellation laws, whilst quite brilliant, can be frustrating for some, including Philippe Bravay - a little country road acts as a separation point that prevents these vines from being able to produce Châteauneuf du Pâpe. They are fantastic Côtes du Rhônes!
Winemaking: Natural indigenous yeasts only. Maceration 'à froid' for 2 days to avoid explosive start to the fermentation. Mostly ferments at 27/28° with 30°max. Remontage morning and afternoon for 6 days of 25% of the volume of the cuve, 20 day cuvaison follows. Press wine assembled at the start. Racked once after alcoholic fermentation and again after malolactic fermentation ‚– then not touched. Prefers to keep max amount of C02 possible during elevage. Bottled in May after 20 months with no filtration but light fining. Cuvaison and elevage is all in tank (either cement or stainless steel). - Importer NoteDomaine de Ferrand Châteauneuf-du-PapeWinemaker's Notes
The Chateauneuf du Pape is 90% Grenache, the vines ranging in age from 60 to 100 years of age, and the balance the other twelve Châteauneuf varietals. From these he obtains superb natural ripeness, usually in excess of 14%. His methods are classic and the aging is for the most part in large oak foudre, but also a small portion in old barriques, however no new oak.
The reds here start off life dark fruited, juicy and succulent and will close up after 5 years before opening again to evolve into penetrating and exotic flavours of kirsch, ash, sandalwood, leather and spice; always big wines, they are the very image of their landscape hillsides of mistral battered vines growing between sun bleached stones the size of your fist. This is a wine stylistically similar to Domaines Marcoux, Charvin and Vielle-Julienne - all of whom are neighbours.Red Rhone Blend Read about the different grapes used to produce red and white Rhone wines
On CellarTracker, Red Rhone Blend is the term for a wine consisting of two or more of the traditional 13 Southern Rhone grape varieties. Typically it's the Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre or Cinsault grapes, but can also contain the Muscardin, Counoise, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Picpoul, Roussanne, Terret Noir, Picardan or Vaccarese grapes.
A 'food' wine. Lacking pretension and intended for local consumption with local cuisine. Lacks the 'high' notes on a Bordeaux, more earthy and sharper so often a better partner to meat dishes with a sauce. France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comRhône Guide to the wines, wineries and appellations in the Rhone Valley The Rhône Valley/Le Vins de la Vallée du Rhône (Comité Interprofession des vins AOC Côtes et vallée du Rhône)
### Wine Scholar Guild's Rhône valley vintage charts & ratings ###Southern Rhône Guide to the wines, wineries and appellations in the Southern Rhone Valley
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Châteauneuf-du-Pape Appellation - Read more about Chateauneuf du Pape
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"As I have written many times in the past, the sweet spot for drinking Châteauneuf du Papes is usually the first 5-6 years after the vintage. Then they seem to go through an adolescent, awkward, and sometimes dormant stage, only to re-emerge around year 10-12, where the majority of wines are often fully mature. The best of them will continue to hold on to life (but rarely improving) beyond 15-20 years. It is only the exceptional Châteauneuf du Papes that will evolve for 20-25+ years, and those are indeed a rarity. However, things may be improving dramatically in terms of the longevity of Châteauneuf du Pape, although Grenache-dominated wines, the vast majority of wines produced in the appellation, are wines that do not have the polyphenol (extract and tannin) content of top Cabernet Sauvignons, Merlots, or Syrah-based wines. Nevertheless, the younger generation in Châteauneuf du Pape has taken seriously the farming in the vineyards. There are more organic and biodynamically run vineyards here than in any other appellation of France. The yields, which were already low, are even lower today (20-35 hectoliters per hectare), and of course, the proliferation of top luxury and/or old-vine cuvées gives a significant boost to the number of wines that will evolve past 25 or 30 years. The advantage of these wines is their broad window of drinkability." - Robert Parker
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