Domaine de Ferrand Chateauneuf du Pape 2019 (750ML)

96 JS / 95 JD / 94 VM / 92+ WA / 16.5+ JR

Captivating nose of subtle red berries, licorice, mint and many spices. Extremely concentrated and powerful, but also very straight and refined, this Chateauneuf masterpiece is just beginning a very long life. Stunning crescendo, powered by the very fine tannins. The finish doesn’t want to stop. Drink or hold. - James Suckling

Beautiful violets, wildflowers, Asian spices, lavender, and Bing cherry fruits all soar from the glass of the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape. This full-bodied, beautifully textured, seamless 2019 brings the richness of the vintage while staying light on its feet, elegant, and perfectly balanced. While the acidity is quite low (I’m sure the pH is quite high), this will age on its balance and concentration. Hats off to Philippe Bravey for another singular Châteauneuf du Pape that readers will love to have in their cellars. As usual, the blend is 85% Grenache, with the balance other permitted varieties, brought up completely in tank. It can be drunk any time over the coming 15 years or more. -Jeb Dunnuck

The 2019 Châteauneuf-du-Pape almost reaches the same high altitude as the 2020 and potentially the 2021. This 2019 mingles bright aromas of rose petal, juicy red and black fruits, garrigue, licorice and cured meat. Velvety tannins glide across the full-bodied palate, which is wonderfully balanced by lively acidity. It concludes with excellent freshness on the persistent finish.-Nicolas Greinacher, Vinous Media

An assemblage of 85% Grenache and bits of Bourboulenc, Cinsault, Mourvèdre and Syrah, Ferrand's tank-aged 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape features attractive notes of star anise, roses, lavender and ripe cherries. It's full-bodied, rich, concentrated and rather extracted and tannic—give it a few years in the cellar.-Joe Czerwinski, The Wine Advocate

Starts sweet with damson puree and liquorice-laced fruits but the grip closes in pretty quickly. Precise and focused, needs a few years to soften and is extremely promising. Axel Marchal consultant for the second year here. One to watch. A yield of 47hl/ha. - Jane Anson, Decanter

85% Grenache, 5% Mourvèdre, 4% Bourboulenc,3% Syrah, 3% Cinsault. Aged for 22 months in concrete. Tank sample.
Tasted blind. A reticent and shy but inviting nose. Assertive dusty tannins support a sweet fruit core with herbal garrigue notes beneath it. Somewhat of a gentle giant and a really attractive wine for it. Elegant and cuddly. - Alistair Cooper MW, - Jancis Robinson