Hermitage 2015 Les Miaux - Ferraton Pere & Fils

Hermitage 2015 "Les Miaux" - Ferraton Pere & Fils

GRAPE VARIETY

100% Syrah.

SOIL

- Clay-limestone with sand and small pebbles on the surface (les Dionnières),

- Alluvial terraces made of rolled pebbles (the Méal).

VINIFICATION

Completely destemmed harvest.

Vatting for about 4 weeks (depending on the vintage) in concrete vats (for better thermal inertia).

Extraction by pumping over.

AGEING

In oak barrels for 14 to 16 months depending on the vintage (10% in new barrels).

TASTING

Colour: deep ruby colour.

Nose: aromas of black fruits, spices and liquorice.

Palate : fleshy, powerful wine with silky tannins.

Aromas of ripe fruit.

Persistent and long wine on the palate.