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Ferraton Père et Fils Le Méal Ermitage 2016

Hermitage AOC

Wine Advocate named this 93–95 point Hermitage the top 2016 from Ferraton. The estate is now under Chapoutier management and the wines, always good, are even finer. From this tiny appellation with a huge reputation, Le Méal has richness and power.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Full-bodied with blackberry, raspberry, toasty vanilla, creamy length

Aroma

Ripe raspberries, smoky liquorice, toasted oak and meaty notes

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Ferraton Père et Fils Le Méal Ermitage 2016

More information

  • 13.5% ABV
  • 10.13 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2030

Founded in 1946, Domaine Ferraton has always been a highly regarded estate. Since the Chapoutiers have joined the team, “the quality from this estate continues to soar” (Wine Advocate). The Ferraton family work closely with Michel Chapoutier, oenologist Damien Brisset and the renowned Stéphane Ogier, and this ‘super team’ produce a range of amazing wines. Le Méal is a sublime, ripe and powerful, concentrated Hermitage using grapes from the warmest terroir of the Hermitage Hill. 14 months in oak, 20% new, lets the bold ripe berry fruit shine through with a measured influence of toasted oak complexity. Only two years old, the wine is still very young, with rich, meaty length and complexity. Decant the wine beforehand and let it breathe.

"Full-bodied, creamy and rich, it blends black raspberry fruit with notes of mocha and vanilla. Lush" Joe Czerwinski
Wine Advocate
Map showing Hermitage AOC
Tasting note information