2016 Ferraton Père & Fils Crozes-Hermitage Blanc La Matinière

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  8/9/2023 - forceberry wrote: 91 Points

  100% Marsanne from vineyards in Mercurol. Aged for 10 months on the lees. 12,5% alcohol. Tasted blind.
  
  Pale, limpid and quite youthful yellow-green color. The nose feels fragrant, youthful and slightly restrained with aromas of mealy yellow apples and chopped almonds, some crunchy notes of quince, light cantaloupe tones, a little bit of leesy creaminess, a sweet hint of ripe nectarine and a touch of something waxy. The wine feels ripe, broad and slightly oily on the palate with a full body and somewhat sweet-toned flavors of yellow apples and cantaloupe, some vague spicy tones, a little bit of honeyed richness, light floral nuances, a hint of waxy character and a touch of oatmeal. Although the wine isn't big in size, the overall mouthfeel is somewhat substantial and somewhat viscous. The moderately high acidity lends some balance to the wine. The finish is rich, ripe and sweet-toned with a long, juicy aftertaste of cantaloupe, some honeyed tones, a little bit of apple jam, light nutty notes of chopped almonds, a hint of vague spicy character and a touch of waxy richness.
  
  A nice and varietally correct Marsanne with pretty good sense of balance. The overall feel is still a bit young and there's a bit of that baby fat that might drop off if the wine is given enough age. I'd say let the wine age at least a few years more, but even another 7-ish might not hurt! Enjoyable stuff.

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