Author: Dirk Chan
Our online feature this week is the Ferraton Pere & Fils Cotes-du-Rhone Samorens Rouge (Rhone Valley, France) – $18.49, regularly $22.99.
The story of Domaine Ferraton Pere & Fils was started in the Rhone Valley in 1946 by Jean Orens Ferraton. His son, Michel runs the show and has extended holdings into the Northern Rhone with Syrah based wines. With the help of the famous Michel Chapoutier, they were certified organic in 1998 and has since moved up to Demeter-certified biodynamic in 2015. With holdings in both North and Southern Rhone, they are committed to respecting nature and the land, being rigorous and precise in its work in order to create the best wines and very affordable ones too.
Our weekly special this week is their Cotes-du-Rhone Samorens Rouge from the Southern Rhone, a Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault blend from vineyards are situated on the left bank of the Rhône with alluvial and gravely soil. The colour is garnet core with ruby reflections while the nose offers aromas of very ripe red fruits. On the palate, it is nicely structured with blackberries, raspberries, blueberries and liquorice all making an appearance. Finishes with spices and herbs. Calling for a stew!
Prost!