Ferrand, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vintage:2000 because the other owner does

because the other owner does not declare their wine as En Virondot

This possesses the best mid-palate density and extract of these 1ers

but the 2010 Rosé is a bit more introverted and needs a bit of time in the cellar to blossom

You can sense some of the heat of the growing season here

This is stunning already

Ferrand, Chateauneuf Du Pape Vintage:2000 because the other owner doesThe 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.