Ferraton Pere et Fils LES DIONNIERES Ermitage AC

The son of a wine producer and a wine producer himself, Jean Ferraton founded his own vineyard in 1946 in the Hermitage and Crozes-Hermitage appellations together with his father-in-law, Jean Reverdy. He passed on his passion to his son, Michel who developed the estate by extending the vineyards and adding the current premises in Tain L'Hermitage. In 1994 his son, Samuel Ferraton took over and has continued the family's art of wine-making, preserving the knowledge and learning that have been handed down to him. All the grapes use in making this wine come from a single vineyard and have produced a lovely pale yellow coloured white wine from Ermitage . 'Le Reverdy is a 100% Marsanne cuvee displaying notes of fino sherry, nuts, white flowers, and minerals. Smoky and deep, with plenty of body and a formidably structured personality, it should drink well for a decade.' Robert Parker (6 x 75 cl)

The son of a wine producer and a wine producer himself, Jean Ferraton founded his own vineyard in 1946 in the Hermitage and Crozes-Hermitage appellations together with his father-in-law, Jean Reverdy. He passed on his passion to his son, Michel who developed the estate by extending the vineyards and adding the current premises in Tain L'Hermitage. In 1994 his son, Samuel Ferraton took over and has continued the family's art of wine-making, preserving the knowledge and learning that have been handed down to him. The Syrah grapes are selected from 30 years old vines and once in the winery barrel ageing occurs between 14 and 18 months depending on the vintage to produce a very intense ruby coloured wine. The nose is showing small black fruit as well as a delicate leather note. The powerful palate with well integrated tannins and oak captures the full-bodied style, so typical of this lovely wine region, before the complex lengthy finish. (6 x 75 cl)

The son of a wine producer and a wine producer himself, Jean Ferraton founded his own vineyard in 1946 in the Hermitage and Crozes-Hermitage appellations together with his father-in-law, Jean Reverdy. He passed on his passion to his son, Michel who developed the estate by extending the vineyards and adding the current premises in Tain L'Hermitage. In 1994 his son, Samuel Ferraton took over and has continued the family's art of wine-making, preserving the knowledge and learning that have been handed down to him. A Powerful, very full bodied Syrah with a deep intense red colour. Dominated by robust black fruit this complex red has a powerful, lengthy finish. (12 x 75 cl)

The son of a wine producer and a wine producer himself, Jean Ferraton founded his own vineyard in 1946 in the Hermitage and Crozes-Hermitage appellations together with his father-in-law, Jean Reverdy. He passed on his passion to his son, Michel who developed the estate by extending the vineyards and adding the current premises in Tain L'Hermitage. In 1994 his son, Samuel Ferraton took over and has continued the family's art of wine-making, preserving the knowledge and learning that have been handed down to him. 100% Syrah and partly matured in oak barrels for 12 months, this wine is an intense cherry-red colour with aromas of small red fruits and blackcurrants. On the palate it is well rounded as the red fruits character of cherry, raspberry come to the fore. (12 x 75 cl)

The son of a wine producer and a wine producer himself, Jean Ferraton founded his own vineyard in 1946 in the Hermitage and Crozes-Hermitage appellations together with his father-in-law, Jean Reverdy. He passed on his passion to his son, Michel who developed the estate by extending the vineyards and adding the current premises in Tain L'Hermitage. In 1994 his son, Samuel Ferraton took over and has continued the family's art of wine-making, preserving the knowledge and learning that have been handed down to him. 100% Marsanne this wine is aged around 10 months on fine lees to give a bright pale yellow colour as well as green hints. Aromas of acacia and fresh flowers give way to a palate with a soft and fresh attack. (12 x 75 cl)

The son of a wine producer and a wine producer himself, Jean Ferraton founded his own vineyard in 1946 in the Hermitage and Crozes-Hermitage appellations together with his father-in-law, Jean Reverdy. He passed on his passion to his son, Michel who developed the estate by extending the vineyards and adding the current premises in Tain L'Hermitage. In 1994 his son, Samuel Ferraton took over and has continued the family's art of wine-making, preserving the knowledge and learning that have been handed down to him. 100 % Syrah from a full south facing vineyard situated in the village of Mercurol within the Crozes-Ermitage district. The grapes are hand harvested at optimal ripeness and barrel aged about 14 to 18 months depending on the vintage using 20 to 30% in new oak. A deep, limpid and brilliant coloured wine with a nose of very ripe small red fruit as well as some leather notes. The palate is showing jammy red fruit, full-bodied, delicate tannins with a slight woody vanilla flavour. (6 x 75 cl)

The son of a wine producer and a wine producer himself, Jean Ferraton founded his own vineyard in 1946 in the Hermitage and Crozes-Hermitage appellations together with his father-in-law, Jean Reverdy. He passed on his passion to his son, Michel who developed the estate by extending the vineyards and adding the current premises in Tain L'Hermitage. In 1994 his son, Samuel Ferraton took over and has continued the family's art of wine-making, preserving the knowledge and learning that have been handed down to him. A complex hand harvested Viognier no malolactic fermentation is allowed to give the wine maximum aromatic freshness. Finally, it is aged in stainless steel vats to achieve the purest fruit possible. A pale gold colour with silver hints this white wine has a very intense nose showing notes of exotic fruit including pineapple and lychee. Very fresh, the nose develops on the palate as white peach and exotic fruits flavours come to the fore of this well made, enjoyable viognier. (12 x 75 cl)

The son of a wine producer and a wine producer himself, Jean Ferraton founded his own vineyard in 1946 in the Hermitage and Crozes-Hermitage appellations together with his father-in-law, Jean Reverdy. He passed on his passion to his son, Michel who developed the estate by extending the vineyards and adding the current premises in Tain L'Hermitage. In 1994 his son, Samuel Ferraton took over and has continued the family's art of wine-making, preserving the knowledge and learning that have been handed down to him. This wine is a blend of Grenache , Syrah and Cinsault from vineyards situated on the left bank of the Rhone. Hand harvesting at optimal ripeness has produced a wine with a garnet core and ruby reflections. Aromas of very ripe red fruits give way to a nicely structured palate with firm and meaty tannins. (12 x 75 cl)

The son of a wine producer and a wine producer himself, Jean Ferraton founded his own vineyard in 1946 in the Hermitage and Crozes-Hermitage appellations together with his father-in-law, Jean Reverdy. He passed on his passion to his son, Michel who developed the estate by extending the vineyards and adding the current premises in Tain L'Hermitage. In 1994 his son, Samuel Ferraton took over and has continued the family's art of wine-making, preserving the knowledge and learning that have been handed down to him. (6 x 75 cl)