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Domaine Ferraton - Ermitage Le Méal 2007

Domaine Ferraton - Ermitage Le Méal 2007

Ratings: Robert Parker 88–89/100, Wine Spectator 92/100, RVF 17/20, Gault Millau 16.5/20
“The Méal’s very wild character comes through in the glass, as does its characteristic intensity. On the palate, right from the first sip, the tannins grab you, in a structure that is firm yet not without finesse.” (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2011 – Gault Millau). A very limited production each year— a true benchmark!

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Estate

Ferraton Père et Fils

Vintage

Le Méal

Vintage

2007

Designation

Hermitage

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

100% Syrah

Regions

Terraces of rounded pebbles facing due south on the Méal hillside

Viticulture

Biodynamic farming (ECOCERT)

Grape Harvest

hand-harvested with the grapes completely destemmed

Wine Production

fermentation in concrete tanks (for better thermal inertia) for approximately 4 weeks (depending on the vintage)

Livestock Farming

Aged in oak barrels for 14 to 18 months, depending on the vintage (30 to 50% new barrels)

Organic

Yes

Eye

Brilliant color, very intense ruby red

Nose

with aromas of dark berries and hints of leather

Palate

A wine that is both powerful and concentrated. It has great body and structure, with a long finish.

Serve

decant at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2011

Drink before

2023

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

A savourer sur un li&egrave;vre en Saupiquet, une daube de boeuf, une volaille r&ocirc;tie aux herbes... <br/>

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2021 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark 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 facilities in Tain have been renovated and modernized, and a new, very welcoming reception and dining area has just opened along the Rhône—everything is in place for this venture to take off. The lineup showcases expertise in Rhône Valley wines, with—as is the case at 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 for its whites. The 2017 reds are well-crafted, striking a balance between freshness and depth.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

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 to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated winery (2021 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these wineries)

About the estate:

Renovated “from floor to ceiling”: the expression is perfectly apt for introducing 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 set aside for the Les Dionnières cuvée, while the rest go into the Les Miaux cuvée, blended with grapes from Le Méal. The estate owns two plots on Le Méal, whose grapes are also either vinified separately or blended. As for white Hermitage, the focus shifts eastward toward Les Beaumes, with whites made from Marsanne and Roussanne—often planted in dense clusters—that go into 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

Jancis Robinson

Rated "Recommended"

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