Domaine de Ferrand Chateauneuf Du Pape 2021: Power Meets Finesse
Red 15% ABV ABV De Ferrand
21 December 2025
Proper Saturday night wine
Bought this for a dinner party and it was the star of the evening. Massive plum and dark fruit flavours, and you can definitely taste the herbs — almost like a Provençal stew in a glass. It's 15% so it creeps up on you, but honestly it doesn't taste boozy at all. Would absolutely buy again.
29 November 2025
Great with lamb shanks
The guy at my local wine shop recommended this and he wasn't wrong. Really rich and warming, blackberry and spice all the way through. Made lamb shanks the same night and it was a perfect match. Solid Châteauneuf.
17 November 2025
Good but steep for midweek
Nice enough wine, loads of dark fruit and a chocolatey thing going on that I liked. But at nearly fifty quid I expected to be blown away and I wasn't quite. Tannins are a bit grippy too — maybe needs more time? I'd grab it on offer but not at full price.
13 November 2025
Birthday treat that delivered
Got this as a birthday present to myself because I've always wanted to try a decent Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The vanilla and dark chocolate notes are gorgeous and it's got this long, spicy finish that just keeps going. Felt like a proper treat — sat with it for a good hour and it kept getting better.
1 November 2025
Decent CDP, bit hot though
Saw this on a restaurant list and ordered a bottle. Loads of plum and dried herbs which I enjoyed, and the tannins are smooth enough. You can feel the 15% alcohol a bit on the finish though, especially by the second glass. Still a solid wine, just have some food with it.