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| Drinking window: Drink between 2010 and 2013 (based on 24 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 87 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 7 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by prism on 9/3/2011 & rated 90 points: This richly fruited CDR is in a perfect spot now, having gained body and complexity over the past year. Great with lamburgers; really a pleasure to drink, and at $17 an excellent QPR. (2513 views) | | | Tasted by graphite on 7/19/2010 & rated 85 points: Cherries, baked plums, and brown sugar. Comes off as somewhat stewed, and ends with alcoholic heat. Not much tannin. Hard to see this improving, and seems to be on the decline. (2550 views) | | | Tasted by prism on 6/26/2010 & rated 89 points: Excellent iteration of CDR. Not very complex but, as khmark7 has written, precise. Paired nicely with lamburgers after a one-hour breathe; I think running this through a vinturi would remove any inherent dimensionality and so would not recommend using it on this wine. Found no sour note in this wine: it is drinking very well right now and I wouldn't mind getting more, as , at $17, it is a very good QPR. (2699 views) | | | Tasted by khmark7 on 3/9/2009 & rated 90 points: Lovely nose with a bit of air. Some smoke, soy sauce and sharp red fruits. Medium bodied, and I thought best without food. More precision than power. (2896 views) | | | Tasted by grafstrb on 1/10/2009 & rated 81 points: -- popped and poured through a Vinturi --
-- tasted non-blind over 2 days --
NOSE: plum; raspberry syrup; some slight minerality; tight and seemingly not very complex.
BODY: superfine particulate matter suspended in the wine; garnet color of medium depth; medium bodied.
TASTE: flat -- very one note: sour plum; some boring minerality; not complex; tastes like there's no Syrah in the cepage, rather just a bunch of underripe Grenache; big hole at back of mid-palate; totally uninspiring ... waste of $17. 3 separate tasters (myself included) thought this wine was not flawed, so I don't think that was an issue here.
B: 50, 5, 9, 12, 5 = 81 (2892 views) | | | Tasted by Siggy on 5/9/2007: 2007 France Trip - Beaucastel, Ferrand, Vielle Julienne, Grand Veneur (Southern Rhone): Tank sample. Black/purple color. Smoky black fruits. Fresh violets tobacco, dark chocolate, and blackberries. Complex. Excellent. (3535 views) |
| 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 Côtes du Rhône Cuvée Antique Vieilles VignesNearly entirely produced from Grenache - from a plot planted in 1920 and almost legally Chateauneuf du Pape; separated bureaucratically only by a skinny country road...this is as good as red Côtes du Rhône gets in my opinion and has much in common texturally with fine burgundy. All stone, silk and spice. Delicious..
Philippe Bravay has now completely taken over the family domaine (Until 1995 most of the wine was sold to negociants and only a small part was bottled by his father) and is dedicated to preserving the unique traditions and special characteristics that define Chateauneuf du Pape. He uses very traditional methods including partial whole bunch fermentation, natural yeasts and cuvaison and elevage solely in tanks.
In the last few years Ferrand Chateauneuf du Pape has been rated in the top bracket of all Chateauneuf du Papes by Robert Parker who has been tasting young wines there for the past 20 years. Parker has an affinity for the wines of the Southern Rhone and a loves many of its wines made in the most traditional manner - Rayas, Bonneau, Charvin, Clos des Papes etc. It is then no surprise that he also loves Domaine de Ferrand and has recently parachuted their wines into the first division.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
Côtes du Rhône Côtes du Rhône (Wikipedia) |
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