Description
Philippe Bravay from Domaine de Ferrand makes one of the finest examples of Chateauneuf du Pape available today. Trophy wine hunters are now taking a keen interest in his wines, but Philippe adheres to an incredibly reasonable pricing policy, which is why the wines represent incredible quality and value.
Philippe has now completely taken over the family domaine (Until 1995 most of the wine was sold to negociants and only a small part was bottled by his father) and is dedicated to preserving the unique traditions and special characteristics that define Chateauneuf du Pape. He uses very traditional methods including partial whole bunch fermentation, natural yeasts and cuvaison and elevage solely in tanks.
All the vines are situated in the lieu-dit Chemin Saint Jean, the same Northern holy grail near Orange as benchmark growers and his his neighbours Charvin, Beaucastel, Marcoux and La Vieille Julienne.
France’s appellation laws, whilst quite brilliant, can be frustrating for some, including Philippe Bravay – a little country road acts as a separation point that prevents these vines from being able to produce Châteauneuf du Pâpe. They really are fantastic Côtes du Rhônes with some parcels planted between 1933 and 1946.
About this wine:
90% Grenache with Syrah/Mourvèdre/Cinsault. Planted in the 1920’s.
The 2022 Côtes Du Rhône ‘Vieilles Vignes’ which is from very old vines (important with Grenache) literally across the border of the Châteauneuf du Pâpe AOP is by far the best example of this wine we have seen (like his 2022). This is from a plot planted in 1920 and almost legally Châteauneuf du Pâpe; it’s vines are separated from the more venerable appellation by a skinny country road … right next to their home and cellar. The price is ridiculous when you consider what is in the bottle! This is always an astonishingly good Côtes Du Rhône and beats most Châteauneuf du Pâpe.
RRP $51 Our Price $45.99
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