2019 Ferraton Pere & Fils Gigondas Les Murailles [JD91-93][WA92][WS92]

Producer: Ferraton Pere & Fils Region: Gigondas,  Rhône, France Blend: Rhone Red Blend Year: 2019  Retail Price: $55.00 Our Price: $24.99*  Ferraton Pere & Fils produces some of the greatest under-the-radar wines in the Rhone Valley.  Vinous called it “an ongoing mystery” that Ferraton “still doesn't get the attention, at least in the United States, that it richly deserves.”  Ferraton has been making wine in the Rhone for since the forties, but in 1998 Michel Ferraton wanted to move the estate to biodynamics.  He sought the help of his friend, Michel Chapoutier who has has over forty perfect 100-Point scores to his name.  Since then, Ferraton has been a joint venture owned by M. Chapoutier but operated independently.  Ferraton has gone on to beome one of the most highly respected producers in the region.  They pride themselves on the ability to create terroir-driven Rhone Valley wines.  Gigondas is a treasure trove of great wines at great prices.  The appellation produces good