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Ferraton Père et Fils - Saint Joseph La Source rouge 2021

Saint-Joseph|Red wine

4.2/5 (5 customers)

90-92/100

Jeb Dunnuck

Syrah

silky

ample

red meat

“The 2021 Saint Joseph La Source is a cut above the classic Crozes. It has a rich bouquet of red and black raspberries, game, and spring flowers. It has a distinct mineral character, medium body, and tremendous overall balance. It has a bright future ahead of it.” (Jeb Dunnuck).

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Estate

Ferraton Père et Fils

Vintage

La Source

Vintage

2021

Designation

Saint-Joseph

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

100% Syrah

Regions

Slightly acidic granite soils on the right bank of the Rhône, in the foothills of the Massif Central

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

All grapes were destemmed; extraction was achieved through punching down and pumping over; fermentation lasted about 20 days; fermentation temperatures were controlled

Livestock Farming

Aged partially in oak barrels for about 12 months

Alcohol content

12,5%

Eye

Deep ruby color

Nose

With notes of dark berries (blackcurrant, blackberry) and violet, developing into licorice

Palate

Soft on the palate, with dominant notes of red berries, a mineral structure, and a long, spicy finish

Serve

At 17-18°C

Open

1 hour before serving

Drink before

2026

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with a roast free-range chicken, veal blanquette, lamb navarin, or more distinctive dishes such as stews or game...

More information at Ferraton Père et Fils

More information at Saint-Joseph

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

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

Rated "Recommended"

Jeb Dunnuck

Wine rated 90–92/100

About the wine:

The 2021 Saint Joseph La Source is a cut above the classic Crozes. It has a rich bouquet of red and black raspberries, game, and spring flowers. It has a distinct mineral character, medium body, and superb overall balance. It has a promising future ahead of it.

Customer Rating

4.2/5

based on 5 reviews