Tain l'Hermitage, Rhône, France
Ferraton was founded in 1946 in the Rhone Valley, in the town of Tain, Ermitage. As a grower-négociant, they are a highly respected producer in France’s Rhône Valley. Twenty percent of their production is estate wines. All are biodynamic and, since 2015, Demeter-certified, with fruit coming from the domaine’s 37 acres of prime vineyards in the northern Rhône’s Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage and St. Joseph appellations.
Their négociant range, sourced entirely from sustainably farmed fruit, includes bottlings from the Northern Rhône’s Côte Rôtie, Condrieu, St.-Joseph and Cornas appellations, plus Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes du Rhône-Villages Plan de Dieu, and Côtes du Rhône in the Southern Rhône. Today, Ferraton is run by Michel Chapoutier.
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Samorëns Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc
| SKU | 28645 |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone |
| Type | White |
| Varietal | Blend - Grenache Blanc, Clairette |
| Listing | Speculative |
| Case Config. | 12x750ml |
| Available In | AB BC |
Colour
Pale gold.
Aroma
Vibrant aromas of fresh lemon and pear.
Flavour
Flavours of fresh lemon and pear are braced by firm acidity and a hint of dusty minerality. Clean and brisk, offering refreshing lift and cut to the dry, focused finish.
Food Pairing
Shellfish, white fish, roasted duck.
More Info
The House Ferraton Père & Fils carries a long history. A story that tells the vineyard of L'Hermitage: the roots of the House. A story that speaks of the Rhone Valley, the birthplace of Syrah, Marsanne and Roussanne grape varieties. The Ferraton Père & Fils story is also the story of a choice and a requirement: biodynamics. The Parcel Selections of the estate are all from grapes grown according to this principle. From Côte-Rôtie to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the Maison vinifies and raises grapes and wines from the northern and southern Côtes du Rhône.
Jeb Dunnuck, Oct/2024
2023 -
"The 2023 Côtes Du Rhône Samorens Blanc is based on 35% Roussanne, 30% Grenache, 20% Viognier, and 15% Clairette. It has a beautifully pure nose of ripe lemon, honeyed white flowers, and chalky minerality. It's medium-bodied, has a fresh, focused, lively mouthfeel, integrated acidity, and a saliva-inducing finish."
Jeb Dunnuck, Oct/2024
2023 -
"The 2023 Côtes Du Rhône Samorens Blanc is based on 35% Roussanne, 30% Grenache, 20% Viognier, and 15% Clairette. It has a beautifully pure nose of ripe lemon, honeyed white flowers, and chalky minerality. It's medium-bodied, has a fresh, focused, lively mouthfeel, integrated acidity, and a saliva-inducing finish."
Jeb Dunnuck, Oct/2023
2022 -
"The 2022 Côtes Du Rhône Samorens Blanc is 35% Roussanne, 30% Grenache Blanc, and the rest Viognier and Clairette. It has a gorgeous nose of caramelized citrus, orange blossom, flowers, and spice to go with a medium-bodied, layered, vibrant style on the palate. Brought up all in stainless steel, with plenty of lees contact, this pure, precise, yet still concentrated white is seriously impressive. Drink bottles over the coming year or two."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, May/2024
2022 -
"A blend of 35% Roussanne, 30% Grenache Blanc, 20% Viognier and 15% Clairette, all sourced from the Gard, Ferraton's 2022 Cotes du Rhone Blanc Samorens features hints of crushed stone and honeysuckle atop a bed of tangerine and pineapple. It's an easy-drinking, crisp, medium-bodied white for early consumption."
Jeb Dunnuck, Nov/2022
2021 -
"Crushed citrus, pear blossom, and honeysuckle all emerge from the 2021 Côtes Du Rhône Samorens Blanc, a medium-bodied, juicy, crisp, beautifully balanced white with tons to love."
Jeb Dunnuck, Jan/2022
2020 -
"The 2020 Côtes Du Rhône Samorens Blanc is a winner and well worth seeking out. Ripe peach, orange blossom, and floral notes give way to a medium-bodied, wonderfully fruited, supple, forward white that will be versatile on the dinner table. The blend is 35% each of Roussanne and Viognier, with the balance Clairette, brought up in tank, and it will keep for a handful of years."
Jeb Dunnuck, Feb/2022
2020 -
"The 2020 Côtes Du Rhône Samorens Blanc is another juicy, round, beautifully textured white from this team that offers lots to love. Revealing a medium gold hue as well as notes of ripe melon, apricot, white flowers, and honeycomb, it hits the palate with medium-bodied richness, plenty of texture and fruit, a good sense of freshness, and a clean finish. This is classic Côtes Du Rhône Blanc all the way and is ideal for enjoying over the coming 2-3 years."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Jan/2022
2020 -
"A blend of 40% Grenache Blanc, 30% Roussanne, 20% Viognier and 10% Clairette, the 2020 Cotes du Rhone Blanc Samorens is a fresh, fruit-driven offering meant for early consumption. Green pear and apple notes join with pineapple in a plump, medium-bodied wine that finishes with hints of honeyed ripeness and crisp citrus fruit."
Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Sep/2020
2019 -
"A fresh, fruit-driven wine, the 2019 Cotes du Rhone Blanc Samorens delivers a bouquet redolent of tangerine, ripe melon and lime. It's medium-bodied, just plump enough to let you know it comes from a warm climate and a warm vintage, without being overly rich or heavy. Nicely balanced and refreshing, it should drink well for a couple of years."
Jeb Dunnuck, Aug/2019
2018 -
"A blend of 40% Roussanne and 30% each of Clairette and Viognier, the 2018 Côtes Du Rhône Samorens Blanc comes all from the Laudun region of the Southern Rhône (north of Lirac) and was brought up in stainless steel. Its vibrant golden color is followed by a ripe, sexy nose of peach, tangerine, and caramelized lemons. With plenty of richness and depth, a rounded, elegant texture, and good acidity, it's geared for the dinner table and has loads to love."
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, May/2020
2018 -
"Bright, green tinged straw. Penetrating scents of fresh citrus and orchard fruits are complemented by hints of ginger and succulent herbs. Juicy and nicely concentrated but lively as well, offering fresh peach and Meyer lemon flavors and a sweetening touch of honey. The mineral note repeats on the incisive finish, which lingers with very good persistence. All stainless steel."
Wine Enthusiast, Mar/2019
2017 -
"A delicate layer of honeycomb lends waxiness to bright tones of tangerine and yellow apple in this full-bodied but crisply balanced wine. Broad and richly textured, it's edged by mineral tones. The finish is slightly warming. Enjoy now–2020."
James Suckling, Aug/2018
2017 -
"Spiced-apple, pear and green-melon aromas lead to a palate that has straightforward, crunchy, bright, crisp texture. Nice and fresh, simple white for immediate drinking."
Wine Spectator, Dec/2018
2017 -
Alberta Beverage Awards 2020
2017 -
Best in Class
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Feb/2017
2016 -
"Pale gold. Vibrant aromas and flavors of fresh lemon and pear are braced by firm acidity and a hint of dusty minerality. Clean and brisk, offering refreshing lift and cut to the dry, focused finish."
Wine Spectator, Nov/2017
2016 -
"Bright and lively, with racy verbena and honeysuckle notes pulling a core of yellow apple and melon rind flavors along. Shows a flash of lemon curd on the finish. Roussanne, Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Marsanne. Drink now through 2020. 3,000 cases made."
Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Oct/2016
2015 -
"Ferraton's 2015 Cotes du Rhone Samorens Blanc is a smoking deal that readers should snatch up. Made from Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Viognier that was brought up all in stainless steel, it gives up lots of tropical fruits, pear and tangerine in a rich, medium-bodied, classy style that just begs to be drunk."
Wine Enthusiast, May/2017
2015 -
"This is a weighty blend of Grenache Blanc (60%) and Clairette (40%). Honeyed notes of pineapple, pear and citrus end in a mouthwatering cavalcade of fruit cocktail and a touch of citrus pith. Drink now."
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Feb/2016
2014 -
"Pale gold. Dried lemon, pear skin and a hint of honey on the nose. Smooth and seamless on the palate, displaying fleshy pit and orchard fruit flavors that develop some dryness on the back half. In a weighty style, offering good closing punch and a lingering note of bitter lemon pith."