Ferraton Pere & Fils Mixed Case: Ermitage Le Meal and Ermitage Les Dionnieres 2001, Hermitage Les Miaux Blanc 1998 [domaine release], NV
A mixed case of 6 bottles from Ferraton Pere et Fils comprising: 2 bottles of 2001 Ermitage, Le Meal 2 bottles of 2001 Ermitage, Les Dionnieres 2 bottles of 1998 Hermitage, Les Miaux Blanc Le Meal: 100% Syrah from 30 year old vines that are grafted in-situ on terraces of rounded pebbles with perfect southern exposure. Aged in barrel (30% to 50% new barrels each year) for 14 to 18 months, the nose displays characteristics of small black berries with nuances of leather. A powerful palate shows well-integrated tannins and oak as befits a wine destined for long-term cellaring. Les Dionnieres: 100% Syrah from vines with an average age of 35 years planted on south-facing slopes. Like the Meal, this wine is aged in barrel for 14 to 18 months, though the proportion of new barrels varies from 20% to 30% each year. A complex nose with aromas of violets, small red berries, spices and liquorice is matched on the palate, which is full-bodied, elegant and with a long endnote. Les Miaux Blanc: 100% Marsanne from soils made up of pebbles. This wine is aged on the fine lees for 10 to 12 months to add body and complexity. The nose is redolent of quince, pear and honied notes, while the palate is richer, with apricots and peaches the dominant flavours. This wine should be showing its full peacock's tail of aromas and flavours.

All lots in this special charity auction were donated by the producers and shipped directly from their cellars. Now lying at LCB VT. The entire sale proceeds will be shared equally between these two worthwhile charities: The Epilepsy Society in the UK and Institut La Teppe in France. The Epilepsy Society: launched in 1892 by a group of London philanthropists and doctors, the Society looks after people with epilepsy and supports research in this field. Their vision is to be at the forefront of research and medicine, ensuring future generations are free from the life-changing effects of epilepsy. epilepsysociety.org.uk Institut La Teppe: this pioneering mental health institution has been part of the Hermitage landscape since 1856. It offers both a residential and day-care centre for patients and provides a research and innovation laboratory in neurology and psychiatry. teppe.org

Duty Status: Duty paid
Packaging: Original Wooden Case
Wine type: Still
Country / Region: France, Rhone