Côtes Du Rhone Samorëns | Ferraton

Côtes Du Rhone Samorëns | Ferraton

Sale price€14,00
Rosso
Valle del Rodano (FR)
Côtes du Rhône
80% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 5% Cinsault
Enjoy within 5 years.
14% vol.
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Production and refinement

From sandy-limestone soil, hand-harvested grapes.

Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel, with continuous punching down and pumping over.
Aging solely in stainless steel for several months, varying according to the vintage.

Organoleptic analysis

Visual exam

It has a beautiful garnet color with ruby reflections.

Olfactory examination

On the nose, it is very expressive, with fruity notes (plums, blueberries, black currants, and blackberries standing out), and more complex and delicate aromas of spices.

Tasting

On the palate, it has good structure, excellent alcohol content well balanced by freshness, and shows continuous returns of fruit and spices. Very elegant and persistent.

Contents index

From the vineyard to the table: discover our wine

Ready for a journey to discover Côtes Du Rhone Samorëns | Ferraton ? We will now take you to delve deeper into every aspect of this exceptional wine through three key sections:

Cellar

Come and learn about the history and values ​​of the winery which passionately grows and transforms grapes into wine

Territory

Immerse yourself in the land that gives life to these unique grapes, discovering the climate and terroir that influence its character

Pairings

Get expert advice on the perfect pairings that will enhance both the wine and your meal

The winery

Country: France

Region: Rhône Valley, Tain-l'Hermitage

Hectares of vineyards: 18

Ferraton Père & Fils

Ferraton Père & Fils is a winery with a long and rich history, deeply connected to the Hermitage vineyard. Located in the Rhône Valley, home to the Syrah, Marsanne, and Roussanne grape varieties, the history of Ferraton Père & Fils is also one of choice and necessity: biodynamics.

The story of Ferraton Père & Fils begins in 1946, on this sunny land of the Rhône Valley, with Jean Orëns Ferraton. His son Michel inherited the same passion and decided to expand his father's vineyards. Thus, the first Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, and Saint-Joseph Ferraton wines were born. A close family friend, Michel Chapoutier, brought his expertise, and in 1998 the vineyards were converted to organic viticulture, then certified, and subsequently embraced biodynamics, a bold step towards innovative and strong perspectives.

Ferraton Père & Fils

Their work is based on the utmost respect for the land, the vines, and the wine, in a continuous quest for the highest quality. Ferraton Père & Fils is a domaine attached to its roots and origins, composed of passionate men loyal to their heritage, with which they have forged the identity of the Maison.

Their work is one of continuous observation and experimentation, with the aim of creating precious and generous wines, unique witnesses to their territory and unique terroir. Their history has grown from generation to generation, carrying forward a commitment and a promise for quality wines.

Region and territory

The Rediscovery of Syrah Along the Riverbanks

Rhône Valley

The Rediscovery of Syrah Along the Riverbanks

Rhône Valley

The Rediscovery of Syrah Along the Riverbanks

Rhône Valley

Forests of oak trees, terraced vineyards with steep pathways on friable granite soils, pebbly and sunny plains where vines mingle with olive trees, set the backdrop to the course of the Rhône, whose banks are dotted with precious vineyards, already known to the Greeks and Romans.

The Rhône Valley is located in southeastern France, from the city of Lyon to the region of Provence. The area experienced a certain decline in the 20th century, but since the 1980s, it has rediscovered the production of quality wines. The production of the Rhône Valley mainly focuses on black grape varieties: Syrah and Grenache above all.

It was probably the Greeks who began vine cultivation along the Rhône after settling on the Mediterranean coasts and traveling upstream along the river. However, it was the Romans who, after the foundation of the city of Vienne between 120 and 100 BC, planted the first vineyards on the terraces of the Hermitage hill and began the production of "vinum picatum" (described by the Roman historian Pliny the Elder), a wine made from a grape called Allobrogica and vinified in wooden barrels.

Today, the Rhône Valley is one of the most important French wine regions and over the years has carved out its space in the global wine scene.

The Rhône Valley is divided into two major areas: Northern Rhône and Southern Rhône. The Northern Rhône Valley includes these main appellations: Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu and Château-Grillet, Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Cornas, and Saint-Pèray. The Southern Rhône Valley includes these main appellations: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Tavel, and Lirac, Muscat de Baumes-de-Venise, and Rasteau.

Hermitage

The Rhône Valley is home to important AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) designations. The main appellations in the northern area include Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, Cornas, St.-Joseph, Condrieu, and Château-Grillet. In the southern area, notable designations include Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Côtes-du-Rhône, Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages, Beaumes-de-Venise, and Tavel.

Hermitage, one of the most prestigious appellations of the Northern Rhône Valley, is renowned for its red wines produced with the Syrah grape variety. The finest vineyards of Hermitage are located on south-facing hills, ensuring excellent grape ripening. Hermitage red wines can include up to 15% of white Marsanne and Roussanne grapes, which add complexity and structure. With the same grapes, Hermitage Blanc is also produced, where Marsanne provides structure and Roussanne elegance.

The Crozes-Hermitage area, adjacent to Hermitage, receives less sunlight exposure but produces wines of similar types, although generally considered less prestigious.
One of the most prestigious appellations of the Northern Rhône Valley, renowned for its red wines produced with Syrah.

Recommended pairings and dishes

Matching by concordance

A wine of character, with good body and excellent alcohol content, which pairs well with medium-structured dishes and aromatic intensity, by analogy.

Matching by contrast

The alcohol and tannin can be well countered with slightly greasy dishes: the red wine completely cleanses the palate and prepares it for the next bite.

It pairs well with

Duck breast with ginger and marjoram red cabbage, meat and vegetable couscous, chicken stew with red wine, vegetable quiche.

Matching by concordance

A wine of character, with good body and excellent alcohol content, which pairs well with medium-structured dishes and aromatic intensity, by analogy.

Matching by contrast

The alcohol and tannin can be well countered with slightly greasy dishes: the red wine completely cleanses the palate and prepares it for the next bite.

It pairs well with

Duck breast with ginger and marjoram red cabbage, meat and vegetable couscous, chicken stew with red wine, vegetable quiche.

Roast Duck

A very famous, refined, and elegant main course that is prepared in a rather simple and quick way and is highly satisfying. Duck meat has an intense flavor that pairs well with the citrus aromas of orange and is generally enriched with herbs like thyme and rosemary. An explosion of flavor and aromatic intensity.

Meat couscous

A great classic of North African cuisine. Couscous with meat and vegetables is an easy and quick recipe suitable for countless occasions. The flavors of the meat, vegetables, and couscous blend together skillfully, creating a unique, tasty, and nutritious dish with an enchanting Mediterranean flavor.

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