Maison Ferraton - Saint-Joseph - La Source Rouge 2008

Wine:

Saint Joseph la Source 2008 is a lovely, soft, tender wine. The melted elegance of the fruit liberates the power of the Syrah in small, regular traits along the wine's great length. In this style peppery notes furnish the wine with its full expression. This is a beautiful embodiment of a Saint Joseph, a wonderful coming together of flavours.

Vinification:

Harvest fully de-stalked, around twenty days in vat, extraction by punching the cap and pumping over, 12 months aging in oak casks and vats.

Color:

Intense ruby colour.

Nose:

Dark berries (blackcurrant, blackberry) and violet on the nose, evolving to liquorice.

Palate:

Supple on entry dominated by red fruit, the wine has a mineral frame and a long, spicy finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Small game, braised and red meat.

Cellar aging:

Enjoy up to and including 2014

With his knack for finding great wines, Michel Chapoutier naturally developed an interest in Ferraton, finally acquiring it in 1998. Since then, the vineyards have been totally converted to Bio-dynamics and "Ferraton" is now one of the most respected Rhône Valley names.