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Ferraton Père & Fils La Matinière Crozes Hermitage 2006, Ac

Rhone Syrah Rhone Syrah
Rhône, France

$21.95 (127712)

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89 pts
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August 29, 2009

Critic Reviews (2)

John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

Another fine expression of Nothern Rhône syrah, with the requisite smoke, tar, cassis and dried violet flavours...

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David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

The syrahs of Crozes-Hermitage often tend to be a bit wild and sinewy – not the kind of wine that easily seduces, but...

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Community Reviews (1)

It's only wine but I like it
It's only wine but I like it

Has typical syrah notes of blackberries, smoke and dashes of pepper but unfortunately finishes with strong notes of over-ripe, pruney fruit that is very off-putting. The wine has clearly becoming somewhat oxidized. The cork was tight and dry, so I can only assume that the wine is over-the-hill already or that I had a flawed bottle. Drink now if you have it. Tasted Dec 2011.

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