Ferraton Père et Fils - Crozes Hermitage Les Pichères 2018
15/20
Jancis Robinson
93/100
Vinous
91-93/100
Jeb Dunnuck
The Crozes-Hermitage from the Les Pichères vineyard is cultivated according to biodynamic principles. The nose is open and exuberant, bursting with very ripe red berries. On the palate, it is a delight: full-bodied and rich with aromas of jammy red fruits. It is a generous, supple, and long-finishing wine that will be a welcome addition to your table and a delight to enjoy with delicious meals!
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Eye
Deep, clear ruby
Nose
Exuberant and bursting with aromas of very ripe red berries
Palate
Rich and full-bodied, with notes of jammy red fruit. Generous on the palate with a lovely finish.
Serve
At 16°C
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with rabbit stuffed with prunes, a lamb tagine...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
Ferraton is owned by Michel Chapoutier, but he wanted to keep an independent team at the helm, led by Damien Brisset. The old premises in Tain have been renovated and modernized, and a new, welcoming reception and dining area has just opened along the Rhône; everything is in place for this venture to take off. The range showcases expertise in Rhône Valley wines, with—as with Chapoutier—a plot-by-plot approach that expands the number of cuvées each year. Today, the estate remains a benchmark more for its reds than its whites. The 2017 reds are well-crafted, striking a balance between freshness and depth.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
Renovated "from floor to ceiling": the expression is perfectly apt to introduce the rebirth of Ferraton and its new winery, located at the historic address of the wine merchant—acquired by Maison M. Chapoutier in 2004—on a small street in the center of Tain-l’Hermitage. In Hermitage, the estate owns vineyards in the lower part of Les Dionnières, just below Les Murets. Some of the old vines are reserved for the Les Dionnières cuvée, while the rest go into the Les Miaux cuvée, blended with Les Méal. The estate owns two plots on Les Méal, whose wines are also either bottled as single-vineyard wines or blended. As for white Hermitage, head east toward Les Beaumes, where whites made from Marsanne and Roussanne—often planted in dense clusters—are used in the Le Reverdy cuvée. Always harvested at full ripeness, the Syrah grapes are destemmed and aged in barrels and demi-muids: Les Dionnières with 20% new oak, and 40% for Le Méal. Aging lasts 16 to 18 months. The style of the wines, full-bodied and expressive, has so far favored the reds.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 15/20
Rated: Recommended
Vinous
Wine rated 93/100
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated 91–93 out of 100
Customer rating
3.7/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. CHRISTOPHE T. Published on January 30, 2022
No enjoyment—nice texture, but no flavor.
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Review by Mr. STEPHANE G. Posted on 12/12/2021
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Review by Mr. JEAN CLAUDE C. Posted on May 10, 2021
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