2017 de Ferrand
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Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 de Ferrand gives up notes of black raspberries, red currant jelly and Morello cherries with touches of wild sage, pencil lead and garrigue. The medium-bodied palate is packed with juicy red fruit and herbal accents, framed by grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing with a pleasant suggestion of chewiness.
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Neal Martin
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The 2017 de Ferrand is dense, lush and packed with fruit. Sweet plum, red cherry, mocha and spice are all kicked up a few notches. There is plenty of depth and richness, but the oak imprint is quite strong.
The 2017 de Ferrand has a gorgeous, very pure redcurrant, wild strawberry and rose petal scented bouquet that is seamlessly enmeshed with the oak. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin matched with a fine bead of acidity. Pliant in the mouth but without shortchanging you on density and flavour on the vibrant finish. Superb. This comes highly recommended.
Brought up in 40% new barrels and a blend 0f 81% Merlot and 19% Cabernet Franc, the 2017 Chateau De Ferrand sports a vivid ruby/purple color as well as a complex array of red currants, incense, dried herbs, sandalwood, and graphite. Medium to full-bodied, it has subtle background oak, rocking depth of fruit, and a rounded, nicely concentrated, balanced style that's going to evolve for 10-15 years.