Maison Ferraton - Côte-Rôtie - L'Eglantine Rouge 2008

Wine:

The Cote-Rôtie Essartailles 2008, after ascending through the phase of the delicious and the exhilarating, reaches the Syrah's pinnacle of expression. Very "Rablaisian' in spirit, this is a luscious, energetic wine, full of life and the fruit of good sense. It can be enjoyed whenever you fancy. It caused great excitement within our Tasting Panel.

Vinification:

Harvest fully de-stalked, around 25 to 30 days in vat, extraction by punching the cap and pumping over, 16 to 18 months aging in oak casks.

Color:

Deep ruby colour.

Nose:

Red berries, violet and black olives on the nose.

Palate:

Lovely length on the palate, with a great deal of minerality and elegance, notes of truffles and leather mingled with fine, melted oakiness.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Beef Wellington, game, roast leg of lamb.

Cellar aging:

Enjoy up to and including 2020

With his knack for finding great wines, Michel Chapoutier naturally developed an interest in Ferraton, finally acquiring it in 1998. Since then, the vineyards have been totally converted to Bio-dynamics and "Ferraton" is now one of the most respected Rhône Valley names.