Ferraton Père & Fils : Lieu-Dit Montmain 2018

A complex and refined Côte-Rôtie red wine

The estate

Since its creation in 1946, the Ferraton Père & Fils estate has become an emblematic reference for Rhône Valley wines. For several generations, Ferraton Père & Fils has advocated viticultural practices that respect both vines and people, and produce wines that bring out the potential and aromatic finesse of fine appellations such as Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, etc. The estate tends to an exceptional vineyard that has been certified in Organic Farming since 1998 and then Demeter in 2010.

The vineyard

Ferraton Père & Fils' Lieu-Dit Montmain 2018 is a Côte-Rôtie wine that stems from a parcel located in the north of the appellation. Facing south/southwest on a slope, this terroir is composed of mica schist and granite soils.

Vinification and ageing

The harvest is destemmed before being vinified in concrete vats for 3 to 4 weeks, depending on the vintage. Extraction by pumping over and punching down. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for 12 to 16 months.

The blend

Syrah (100%).

Ferraton Père & Fils’ Lieu-Dit Montmain 2018: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Colour

Intense, the ruby colour is adorned with purple hues.

Nose

The nose is pure, exuding fruity (cherry, redcurrant, black fruit) and floral fragrances.

Palate

Suave and elegant, the palate is seduced by this wine’s red fruit and mineral. A wine with a beautiful tension and an oustanding length.