More Provencal garrigue, crushed rock, herb, earth, black cherry and black currant aromas jump from the glass of the dark ruby/purple-tinged 2009 St.-Joseph La Source. This fruity, endearing effort should be enjoyed over the next 5-6 years.
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Ferraton’s parent company, Chapoutier, has done an excellent job in St.-Peray working with Marsanne and Roussanne. This long-forgotten appellation may turn out to be the Northern Rhone’s white wine answer to Burgundy’s Chablis. As for the 2009 red wines, this is the best portfolio of dry red wines Ferraton has yet produced.
Importer: A French Paradox, Peoria, IL; tel. (309) 682-8994