Ferraton Père & Fils
Les Grands Mûriers Cornas Syrah
Cornas, Northern Rhône, Rhône, France
Pulled from my cellar, Ferraton’s 2015 Cornas “Le Grands Muriers” pours a sort of violet/garnet color with a transparent core. Medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose the wine is developing with notes of dark bramble fruits, some blue fruits, purple flowers, Herbs de Provence, bacon fat, a touch of the animal, some olive tapenade and a kiss of baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium, bordering on medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Long, with a delicious rocky mineral finish. Whatever Michel Chapoutier is doing seems to be working. These wines from Ferraton rarely miss anymore and are absolute sleepers when it comes to value for money. This bottle of 2015 is drinking beautifully right now on the pop and pour and will continue to do so for the next 10+ easy.
Pulled from my cellar, Ferraton’s 2015 Cornas “Le Grands Muriers” pours a sort of violet/garnet color with a transparent core. Medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose the wine is developing with notes of dark bramble fruits, some blue fruits, purple flowers, Herbs de Provence, bacon fat, a touch of the animal, some olive tapenade and a kiss of baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium, bordering on medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Long, with a delicious rocky mineral finish. Whatever Michel Chapoutier is doing seems to be working. These wines from Ferraton rarely miss anymore and are absolute sleepers when it comes to value for money. This bottle of 2015 is drinking beautifully right now on the pop and pour and will continue to do so for the next 10+ easy.
Apr 22nd, 2023Decanted about three hours prior to dinner which was basically grilled steak three ways. This was an absolute joy already, if not still a glimpse into greater things yet to come. The 2015 Les Grands Mûriers is special. To start, the bouquet is beguiling. A positively feral example of Syrah with smoked bacon fat, tart dark brambles, deli case, Herbs de Provenance and new leather. On the palate, there was a ferrous minerality that accompanied the abundant dark fruits and spices meats. So compact and full of energy! I already love this wine and look forward to seeing what this does with some age. Already great with an extended decant; will age gracefully for twenty years, I’m sure of it.
Decanted about three hours prior to dinner which was basically grilled steak three ways. This was an absolute joy already, if not still a glimpse into greater things yet to come. The 2015 Les Grands Mûriers is special. To start, the bouquet is beguiling. A positively feral example of Syrah with smoked bacon fat, tart dark brambles, deli case, Herbs de Provenance and new leather. On the palate, there was a ferrous minerality that accompanied the abundant dark fruits and spices meats. So compact and full of energy! I already love this wine and look forward to seeing what this does with some age. Already great with an extended decant; will age gracefully for twenty years, I’m sure of it.
May 13th, 2019
2017 vintage. PNP. Medium body. Big blackberry with just suggestions of earthiness. On the prettier side of Cornas. Needed a decant but didn’t have the time. 2.28.26.
2017 vintage. PNP. Medium body. Big blackberry with just suggestions of earthiness. On the prettier side of Cornas. Needed a decant but didn’t have the time. 2.28.26.
Mar 1st, 2026Fig, fruitcake, bresaola and dark flowers.
Fig, fruitcake, bresaola and dark flowers.
Feb 20th, 2021
This was an incredible surprise out of the bottle. This young and drinking so well, full body, intense deep red and black fruits, subtle leather showing, smooth tannins. Outstanding value at this price point, would put it up against anything else in northern Rhone.
This was an incredible surprise out of the bottle. This young and drinking so well, full body, intense deep red and black fruits, subtle leather showing, smooth tannins. Outstanding value at this price point, would put it up against anything else in northern Rhone.
Jan 24th, 2021
Wow. Dark berry cherry with wet stone and brightness. Super soft smooth tannins.. licorice and bacon.
Wow. Dark berry cherry with wet stone and brightness. Super soft smooth tannins.. licorice and bacon.
May 10th, 2020
Deep and intense, very forward young tannins but very integrated with the fruit and a long persistent finish.
Deep and intense, very forward young tannins but very integrated with the fruit and a long persistent finish.
Mar 31st, 2018
