Ferrand, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vintage:2003 focused and strikingly intense flavors

focused and strikingly intense flavors possess excellent mid-palate density along with a superbly long finish that is akin to rolling small pebbles around in the mouth

A restrained though very spicy nose combines notes of violet

humus and very fresh assortment of dark berry fruit scents

It is aged in around 40% new oak with a slightly lighter toast than previous vintages

Currently showing some rigidity and firm rockiness on the nose

Ferrand, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vintage:2003 focused and strikingly intense flavorsThe nose, with its licorice, cherry, black raspberry, herb and wild strawberry profile is beautiful. On the palate, the wine is rich, full, deep and with darker fruit than expected. Lush and long, with ample, silky, ripe, but not overripe fruit in the finish, this is in its sweet spot.