Ferraton Père & Fils
La Matinière Crozes-Hermitage Syrah
Crozes-Hermitage, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Slightly better than the 2012 but not quite as developed as the 2011 at this stage. Wonderful fruit aromas with dusty bacon fat and dry herbs.
Slightly better than the 2012 but not quite as developed as the 2011 at this stage. Wonderful fruit aromas with dusty bacon fat and dry herbs.
1 person found it helpfulAug 2nd, 2016
Typical old world wine... Earthy and complex. Fruits are not a bold as I'd expect in this "Shiraz" variety wine. Sip and think... White pepper is in there... Cherry? Blackberry? Not sure but it's got that coppery taste to it, with fruits and then white pepper... Been looking forward to a Crozes-Hermitage for years but couldn't justify it when there are so many new world wines to try... Worth it? Yeah but this is thinkin' wine, not drinkin' wine!!! Debbie likes it "very drinkable".
Typical old world wine... Earthy and complex. Fruits are not a bold as I'd expect in this "Shiraz" variety wine. Sip and think... White pepper is in there... Cherry? Blackberry? Not sure but it's got that coppery taste to it, with fruits and then white pepper... Been looking forward to a Crozes-Hermitage for years but couldn't justify it when there are so many new world wines to try... Worth it? Yeah but this is thinkin' wine, not drinkin' wine!!! Debbie likes it "very drinkable".
1 person found it helpfulJul 21st, 2013Black cherry, raspberry, violets, white pepper, and my favorite---burnt rubber. Lots of dusty herb aromas. Balanced and comfortable.
Black cherry, raspberry, violets, white pepper, and my favorite---burnt rubber. Lots of dusty herb aromas. Balanced and comfortable.
Jan 27th, 2017
together! and costs on these are stupid cheap!!
together! and costs on these are stupid cheap!!
Jun 6th, 2016Ripe plum, black cherry, white pepper and burnt rubber(my impression----bacon fat to some) unmistakable Syrah character. Always in my cellar.
Ripe plum, black cherry, white pepper and burnt rubber(my impression----bacon fat to some) unmistakable Syrah character. Always in my cellar.
Jan 3rd, 2016didn't snag a pic but had this BTG tonight. Easier to drink than I expected. Evolving herbal, spice and fruit aromas. Not a very "heavy" wine for being on the "full (serious)" part of the list. Quite a nice find for a #winewednesday
didn't snag a pic but had this BTG tonight. Easier to drink than I expected. Evolving herbal, spice and fruit aromas. Not a very "heavy" wine for being on the "full (serious)" part of the list. Quite a nice find for a #winewednesday
Nov 5th, 2015
Very pleased this listed for about the same as Diseño Malbec.
Very pleased this listed for about the same as Diseño Malbec.
May 18th, 2014
Deep ruby color.
Aromas of red fruit.
Dry. Flavors of red fruit, raspberry, spice, earthy.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 3/5
Deep ruby color.
Aromas of red fruit.
Dry. Flavors of red fruit, raspberry, spice, earthy.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 3/5
In the Syrah du Rhône-Nord category at €15 (in France).. it is held in a very correct way. Accessible and gourmet. With a pretty charming nose. As read elsewhere, it is true that for the same price, if you leave the supermarket network to go to an independant wine merchant, you will find for the same price similar wines with a little more vibrant touch that makes the difference (Combier, Michelas St Jemms, Primavera...)
Dans la catégorie Syrah du Rhône-Nord à 15€ (les prix ont quand même bien monté en 5 ans).. ça se tient de manière très correct. Accessible et gourmand. Avec un jolie nez charmeur. Comme lu ailleurs, il est vrai que pour le même prix, si vous sortez du réseau supermarché pour aller chez un caviste, vous trouverez pour le même prix des vins similaires avec un petit plus vibrant qui fait toute la différence (Combier, Michelas St Jemms, Primavera…).
In the Syrah du Rhône-Nord category at €15 (in France).. it is held in a very correct way. Accessible and gourmet. With a pretty charming nose. As read elsewhere, it is true that for the same price, if you leave the supermarket network to go to an independant wine merchant, you will find for the same price similar wines with a little more vibrant touch that makes the difference (Combier, Michelas St Jemms, Primavera...)
Dans la catégorie Syrah du Rhône-Nord à 15€ (les prix ont quand même bien monté en 5 ans).. ça se tient de manière très correct. Accessible et gourmand. Avec un jolie nez charmeur. Comme lu ailleurs, il est vrai que pour le même prix, si vous sortez du réseau supermarché pour aller chez un caviste, vous trouverez pour le même prix des vins similaires avec un petit plus vibrant qui fait toute la différence (Combier, Michelas St Jemms, Primavera…).