Description

Domaine de Ferrand 2017 Châteauneuf-du-Pape
85% Grenache, 5% Mourvèdre, 4% Bourboulenc, 4% Syrah, 2% Cinsault | Alc: 15%
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhone, France

Critical Acclaim:
“A bit herbal on the nose, the 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape delivers flavors of strawberries, cherries and garrigue. A blend of 85% Grenache, 5% Mourvèdre, 4% each Bourboulenc and Syrah and 2% Cinsault, it’s full-bodied, creamy and lush—a solid effort in an elegant, red fruited style unmarked by new oak.” 92 Pts – Wine Advocate

“This has a very vibrant and aromatic array of red fruit and flowers with attractive raspberries and red plums, as well as spiced orange and yellow-peach notes. The palate has a very sapid and assertive, red-cherry core with a brand of tannin that is so forthright and so pure and linear. This has power and focus and needs some time.” 96 Pts – James Suckling

“The 2017 Châteauneuf Du Pape checks in as 90% Grenache and the rest 3% each of Mourvèdre, Syrah and Bourboulenc, with a splash of Cinsault, brought up all in tank. It has a deep, layered, powerful yet elegant style as well as notes of black raspberries, crushed violets, blueberries, ground pepper, and earth. With a rounded, sexy texture, no hard edges, fine tannins, and a beautiful finish, it’s a fabulous wine in the vintage.” 95 Pts – Jeb Dunnuck

Winery

Tipsy Knitter Wines – Your Seattle based, online wine shop