2006 Crozes Ermitage, Le Grand Courtil Domaine Ferraton, Red

The gifted Bordelais winemaker Damien Brisset has helped to put Domaine Ferraton back on track as one of the leading producers of Hermitage and Crozes Hermitage, their rightful position really, when one considers the location of many of their vineyards. From limestone vineyards to the south of the Appellation, Le Grand Courtil is their top Crozes Hermitage. The 2006 boasts notes of tapenade, dried fruit and spice and a fine, generous texture in the mouth which is approachable in relative youth but destined to age well and to be more than a match for rich Southern fare.
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)

The 2006 Crozes-Hermitage Le Grand Courtil exhibits abundant creme de cassis notes intermixed with incense, charcoal, licorice, and bouquet garni. Rich, full-bodied, and dense, it is a superb example of red Crozes-Hermitage. Drink it over the next 10-15 years.
(Robert Parker - Wine Advocate - Apr-2009)