Château Ferrande

Graves

2018 Château Ferrande

MAR 19 Ruby. Anise, blueberries, blackberries, slightly floral, elegant and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blueberries, anise, spices, lovely fruit, seems to be a bit high in alcohol, warm finish. 88-90

2018 Château Ferrande blanc

MAR 19 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some tropical fruits, minerals, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, some minerals and grapefruits, elegant body and texture. 87-89

2017 Château Ferrande

APR 18 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, elegant nose, cassis. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, elegant texture, lively, good length. 88-90

2017 Château Ferrande blanc

APR 18 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, citrus nose, lighter. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, grapefruits, oranges, bit more exotic and floral, lovely Ferrande blanc. 89-91

2016 Château Ferrande

APR 17 Ruby. Vanilla, spices, woody nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, some spices, woody. Lacks concentration. 86-88

2016 Château Ferrande blanc

APR 17 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fresh first but bitter toasty, light. 84-86

2015 Château Ferrande

APR 16 Ruby. Fruity, spices, vanilla and cassis nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, spices, good length. 87-89

2015 Château Ferrande blanc

APR 16 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fresh and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, elegant, good length. 88-90

2013 Château Ferrande blanc
APR 14 Pale lemon yellow. Yellow fruits and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh, apples and lemons, good length, fresh rather than complex. 86-88

2011 Château Ferrande blanc
DEC 12 Lemon yellow. Honey, melon, touch of grape fruit, some minerals and vanilla. Fresh acidity, a bit oaky, not that intense but a well-made inexpensive white Graves. 80