2013 Ermitage Blanc, Le Reverdy, Ferraton Père & Fils, Rhône

Child of two parcels (Beaumes and Le Méal) Le Reverdy is a 50-50 blend of Roussanne and Marsanne, fermented and aged in barrels, some larger than others, mostly two or three years old. The nose recalls nectarine, beeswax and hints of cinnamon. The palate is equally complex, with Marsanne’s textured calling card presaging a lengthy, fascinating evolution.
Simon Field MW - Rhône Buyer

We have followed Ferraton for a long time, some of it, to be frank, less than entirely successful. Our confidence has been based on the quality of the holdings in Hermitage and in the fact that Chapoutier have proved to be liberal and forward-thinking owners, gently guiding but not domineering. In Damien Brisset, now firmly established as winemaker, Ferraton has a great asset, as these excellent 2013s show. An early, almost Pavlovian quest to over-oak has now ceded to thoughtful winemaking and, with the 2013s, a very impressive range, the very best wines of which are listed here.