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Ferraton Père et Fils Cornas Lieu-Dit Patou 2020

Cornas AOC

Superb 94-point Cornas from the Ferraton estate. Chapoutier-run since 2004, this domaine's wines are "all extremely high quality" (Jeb Dunnock) and Cornas is a speciality. A fine red with rich, velvety fruit and melting, dark chocolate tannins.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Full-bodied, velvety black fruit, black pepper, spice, liquorice

Aroma

Intense liquorice, spice, black fruit, tobacco and floral hints

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Ferraton Père et Fils Cornas Lieu-Dit Patou 2020

More information

  • 15.0% ABV
  • 11.25 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2032

Founded in 1946, Domaine Ferraton has always been a highly regarded estate. Yet since the Chapoutiers have come on board quality has rocketed. The Ferraton family started working with Michel Chapoutier in 1998, the latter buying the estate outright in 2004, but running it very much as an independent concern, with the family still at the helm. Wine Advocate wrote, "The two lieux-dites from Cornas, Patou and Les Eygats, are among the firm's best wines." Add in the 5-Star quality of the 2020 vintage and grapes produced to the highest biodynamic standards, and you’ll understand the sumptuous richness you can look forward to. Patou is a superb red, barrel-aged for over a year, with 10% new oak. It's powerful, yet sleek. Best decanted early.

"Rounded, mouth-filling fruit, the tannins are melting. Bold in structure, textural and intense" Matt Walls
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Map showing Cornas AOC
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