Ferraton Père & Fils : Le Méal 2016

The roundness and structure of an Ermitage red wine

The estate

Since its creation in 1946, the Ferraton Père et Fils estate has become an iconic reference of Rhône Valley wines. Advocating for several generations a viticulture that respects the vine and the grower, the Domaine Ferraton Père et Fils develops wines highlighting the potential and aromatic finesse of the great appellations, such as Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu. The house looks after an exceptional vineyard certified in biological agriculture since 1998, and Demeter certified in 2010.

The vineyard

The cuvée Le Méal 2016 of Ferraton Père & Fils is an Ermitage wine that comes from vines aged about 30 years old and grafted on site. Planted on rounded pebble terraces, these vineyards are exposed southwards on the Méal hillside.

Winemaking and ageing

The harvest is destemmed before being made into wine in concrete tanks over about four weeks, according to the vintage. Extraction by pumping over and punching down the skins. Ageing is carried out in French oak barrels (of which 30 to 50% are new) for 14-18 months.

Blend

Syrah (100%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for the cuvée Le Méal 2016 of Ferraton Père et Fils

Tasting

Colour
Brillante, la robe est d’une intense couleur rubis.The colour is lustrous, an intense ruby red.

Nose
Le nez dévoile des notes de petits fruits noirs ainsi que de légères touches de cuir. The nose unveils notes of black fruit as well as light touches of leather.

Palate
Full-bodied and well structured, this Rhône Valley wine gives off fine tannins and delicately woody aromas.