Domaine de Ferrand Chateauneuf du Pape Rhone Wine, Complete Guide

Learn everything about Domaine de Ferrand Chateauneuf du Pape with wine tasting notes, wine, and food pairing tips, best vintages, a history of the property, and information on the vineyards and winemaking. If you want to read about other important wineries and winemakers from the Rhone valley: Links to all Rhone Valley Wine Producer Profiles

Domaine de Ferrand History, Overview

Domaine de Ferrand, like many producers in the Southern Rhone Valley, is a relatively new winery. That is because prior to 1995, the majority of their wine was sold in bulk to negociants.

However, the property is rather old, as it can be dated all the way back to at least 1760. 200 years later, Charles Bravay officially founded the Domaine. The Domaine is located in Orange, which is to the north of Chateauneuf du Pape.

Things quickly changed at Domaine de Ferrand when Philippe Bravay took over the responsibilities of managing the estate. It was under the direction of Philippe Bravay that they began producing, bottling, and selling their own wine.

Domaine de Ferrand Vineyards, Wines, Winemaking

Domaine de Ferrand owns 7.5 hectares of vines in the Chateauneuf du Pape appellation. Most of their vineyards are well placed in the cooler terroir in the northern part of the appellation. Though, their vines are not contiguous as they are found in 6 diverse parcels in 4 separate lieux dits,

They have plantings located in the Cabrieres and La Gardiole lieux-dits, which is where they have their oldest vines. Some of their really old vines are more than 100 years of age.

Their terroir is mostly clay, limestone, and rock-littered soils. Domaine de Ferrand also owns 10 hectares of vines in the Cotes du Rhone appellation that are used to produce red wine.

The best vintages of Domaine de Ferrand are: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 2001, 2000 and 1998.

Domaine de Ferrand makes 1 red Chateauneuf du Pape wine.

Domaine de Ferrand Chateauneuf du Pape is made from mostly Grenache, which takes up to about 90% of the blend. The remainder of the blend is made from varying amounts of Cinsault, Mourvedre, and Syrah.

The grapes are partially destemmed. Vinification takes place in a combination of concrete vats and stainless steel tanks. The traditionally made wine is aged in concrete tanks for between 12 to 14 months before bottling. The annual production is close to 1,250 cases of wine per vintage.

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When to Drink Domaine de Ferrand, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Domaine de Ferrand can be decanted for about 1-2 hours, give or take. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.

Domaine de Ferrand is usually better with 3-7 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. In the best vintages, the wine should be consumed within 5-15 years after the vintage.

Serving Domaine de Ferrand with Wine, Food Pairing Tips

Domaine de Ferrand is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.

Domaine de Ferrand is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, stewed dishes, sausage, barbecue, and cassoulet. Domaine de Ferrand is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms pasta, eggplant, tomatoes, and cheese.

The white wine of Domaine de Ferrand is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork, and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.

Domaine de Ferrand produces wines from vines they own in the Cotes du Rhone and in the Cotes du Rhone Villages appellations: Cuvee Antique, Cuvee Antique Vieilles Vignes, Cuvee des Demoiselles and Cuvee la Ferrande.

Domaine de Ferrand Wine Tasting Notes

12 Vintages 39,170 Views Sort by Vintage-Rating

2021
92
With a strong floral characteristic, the wine quickly moves you to its core of raspberries, crushed stone, and white pepper. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, fresh, sweet, soft, supple, elegant and energetic, with a sweetness and purity to the kirsch from start to finish. The wine blends 90% Grenache, 8% Syrah and 2% Mourvedre. Drink from 2022-2033.

With a strong floral characteristic, the wine quickly moves you to its core of raspberries, crushed stone, and white pepper. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, fresh, sweet, soft, supple, elegant and energetic, with a sweetness and purity to the kirsch from start to finish. The wine blends 90% Grenache, 8% Syrah and 2% Mourvedre. Drink from 2022-2033.

567 Views   Tasted
2020
93
Supple, soft, silky, polished and fresh with a solid sense of purity to all of the sweet, ripe, spicy, vibrant kirsch and red plums on the palate. The wine blends 90% Grenache, 8% Syrah and 2% Mourvedre. Drink from 2022-2033.

Supple, soft, silky, polished and fresh with a solid sense of purity to all of the sweet, ripe, spicy, vibrant kirsch and red plums on the palate. The wine blends 90% Grenache, 8% Syrah and 2% Mourvedre. Drink from 2022-2033.

1,689 Views   Tasted
2019
94
Flowers and herbs de Provence with layers of sweet, fresh, pure, ripe, red fruits on the nose and its silky textured, lush palate already pop with pleasure. The wine is layered, complex and energetic. This is so good now and it is only going to get better from here. The wine blends 90% Grenache, 8% Syrah and 2% Mourvedre. Drink from 2024 - 2036

Flowers and herbs de Provence with layers of sweet, fresh, pure, ripe, red fruits on the nose and its silky textured, lush palate already pop with pleasure. The wine is layered, complex and energetic. This is so good now and it is only going to get better from here. The wine blends 90% Grenache, 8% Syrah and 2% Mourvedre. Drink from 2024 - 2036

2,522 Views   Tasted
2018
93
Lush, round, fruity and fresh, this is already showing well. The dark cherries are ripe, sweet, spicy and fleshy with loads of fruit on the nose, palate and end. The wine blends 90% Grenache, 8% Syrah and 2% Mourvedre.

Lush, round, fruity and fresh, this is already showing well. The dark cherries are ripe, sweet, spicy and fleshy with loads of fruit on the nose, palate and end. The wine blends 90% Grenache, 8% Syrah and 2% Mourvedre.

2,558 Views   Tasted
2016
92
Full bodied, lush, rich, ripe, round and fresh, the peppery, sweet, red fruits offer sweetness, purity, character and length. The wine was made from blending 90% Grenache, 8% Syrah and 2% Mourvedre.

Full bodied, lush, rich, ripe, round and fresh, the peppery, sweet, red fruits offer sweetness, purity, character and length. The wine was made from blending 90% Grenache, 8% Syrah and 2% Mourvedre.

4,054 Views   Tasted
2015
93
Elegant, medium-bodied, soft and silky, with a core of ripe, fresh kirsch, strawberry, flowers and wild herbs. Made from 90% old vine Grenache and assorted other allowable grape varieties, you can enjoy this now for all its delicious red berries or age it 5-7 years for more tertiary development.

Elegant, medium-bodied, soft and silky, with a core of ripe, fresh kirsch, strawberry, flowers and wild herbs. Made from 90% old vine Grenache and assorted other allowable grape varieties, you can enjoy this now for all its delicious red berries or age it 5-7 years for more tertiary development.

4,372 Views   Tasted
2014
92
Forward, medium-bodied, elegant, soft, silky and ready to go wine with a focus on ripe, sweet, spicy, cherries, kirsch, strawberry and cherry notes.

Forward, medium-bodied, elegant, soft, silky and ready to go wine with a focus on ripe, sweet, spicy, cherries, kirsch, strawberry and cherry notes.

2,928 Views   Tasted
2013
89
Soft and approachable, medium bodied and fresh, the red cherry notes show a nice sense of purity and freshness.

Soft and approachable, medium bodied and fresh, the red cherry notes show a nice sense of purity and freshness.

2,884 Views   Tasted
2012
94
Obviously young, but this is such a great style of wine, who cares? Lushly textured, with supple layers of sweet, ripe, juicy kirsch, black raspberry, wet earth, spice and garrigue. The wine is long, concentrated and fresh. Drink it now, if you like your Grenache young, or age it for secondary character and more softness.

Obviously young, but this is such a great style of wine, who cares? Lushly textured, with supple layers of sweet, ripe, juicy kirsch, black raspberry, wet earth, spice and garrigue. The wine is long, concentrated and fresh. Drink it now, if you like your Grenache young, or age it for secondary character and more softness.

3,170 Views   Tasted
2010
95
Even better than the 2009, this super wine has it all. The fruit is fabulous. It's ripe, sweet and fresh, with layers of cherries, black raspberries and kirsch. The texture is pure lushness. The wine is balanced, rich and like all great Southern Rhone wines, you can enjoy it now, or age it for more of a secondary, evolved experience. There is no touch of heat, this is just pure Chateauneuf pleasure.

Even better than the 2009, this super wine has it all. The fruit is fabulous. It's ripe, sweet and fresh, with layers of cherries, black raspberries and kirsch. The texture is pure lushness. The wine is balanced, rich and like all great Southern Rhone wines, you can enjoy it now, or age it for more of a secondary, evolved experience. There is no touch of heat, this is just pure Chateauneuf pleasure.

4,590 Views   Tasted
2009
92
Really nice wine, with loads of juicy ripe, kirsch flavors, olives and herbs, rich, seductive textures and a fresh, sweet, peppery cherry finish.

Really nice wine, with loads of juicy ripe, kirsch flavors, olives and herbs, rich, seductive textures and a fresh, sweet, peppery cherry finish.

3,504 Views   Tasted
2007
95
The nose, with its licorice, cherry, black raspberry, herb and wild strawberry profile is beautiful. On the palate, the wine is rich, full, deep and with darker fruit than expected. Lush and long, with ample, silky, ripe, but not overripe fruit in the finish, this is in its sweet spot.

The nose, with its licorice, cherry, black raspberry, herb and wild strawberry profile is beautiful. On the palate, the wine is rich, full, deep and with darker fruit than expected. Lush and long, with ample, silky, ripe, but not overripe fruit in the finish, this is in its sweet spot.

2,390 Views   Tasted
Vibrant ruby in color, the wine pops with aromatics of kirsch, jam, charcoal, licorice and pepper. Richly textured, the sweet, fresh, strawberry, and black raspberry notes are pure and precise. Expressive, lively and supple, this is really singing at the top of its lungs today. This is a super wine in a really nice style.

Vibrant ruby in color, the wine pops with aromatics of kirsch, jam, charcoal, licorice and pepper. Richly textured, the sweet, fresh, strawberry, and black raspberry notes are pure and precise. Expressive, lively and supple, this is really singing at the top of its lungs today. This is a super wine in a really nice style.

3,942 Views   Tasted