2020 Domaine Isabel Ferrando Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JD 98 JL 98 DC 95 WA 95 VN 94 WS 94
JD 98

jebdunnuck.com, November 2022

(98+ points) Now the flagship of this estate, the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape is 75% Grenache and the rest Cinsault, Mourvedre, and a little Syrah. Sporting a deep ruby/purple hue, it offers a beautiful array of black...
JL 98

TheWineCellarInsider.com, January 2023

2020 marks the debut of Familie Isabel Ferrando, which is a blend of all the estates terroirs. 2019 was the final vintage of the single vineyards. The new wine is deep, ruby in color. From there you find a spicy nose with...
DC 95

Decanter, October 2021

This cuvée replaces the three historical red cuvées of the domaine (Classique, Auguste Favier and Charles Giraud). Quite introverted for now, seems to have everything required but needs time to knit together. Freshness...
WA 95

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, May 2022

(93-95 points) Isabel Ferrando informed me during my visit that she planned to eliminate the Reserve Auguste Favier and Collection Charles Giraud bottlings, folding those lots and the "tradition" Saint-Prefert Châteauneuf...
VN 94

Vinous, June 2023

The 2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is distinctively elegant. A blend of 65% Grenache, 10% Cinsaut, 10% Mourvèdre and other permitted varieties. It presents delicate aromas of juicy red and black fruits, licorice, dried herbs...
WS 94

Wine Spectator, December 2022

Approachable out of the gate, with gorgeous red fruit, wild strawberry, licorice root, dusty earth and lavender flavors joined by floral highlights. Beautifully textured and silky on the palate, with mineral intensity...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country France
Region Rhone
Sub-region Southern Rhone
Appellation Chateauneuf du Pape
Vintage 2020
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

The 2020 Domaine Isabel Ferrando Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a notable wine from the Southern Rhône region of France. This proprietary blend, primarily composed of Grenache, with additions of Cinsault, Mourvèdre, and a hint of Syrah, marks a new chapter for the estate. The 2020 vintage sees the consolidation of three historical cuvées into one unified expression, a shift highlighted by both Decanter and Robert Parker's Wine Advocate.

Decanter awarded the wine a score of 95, noting its freshness, energy, and finely structured tannins. They observed that while the wine is somewhat introverted at present, it possesses a balance of warming alcohol and good acidity, projecting potential greatness with time. Jeb Dunnuck, who scored it an impressive 98, described the wine as "beautiful on the palate" with a "layered, multi-dimensional mouthfeel" and a "gorgeous finish." He suggests that, while it offers pleasure now, it will benefit from 2-4 years of aging.

Jeff Leve, also awarding a score of 98, highlighted the wine's debut as a blend of all the estate's terroirs. He described its deep ruby color, spicy nose, and opulent palate, praising its purity and symmetry. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate echoed the wine's lush character, with layers of cherries and raspberries, resulting in a long and mouthwatering finish.

Vinous and Wine Spectator both rated the wine 94, with Vinous noting its elegant blend and plush tannins, while Wine Spectator highlighted its approachable nature and silky texture. Overall, the 2020 Domaine Isabel Ferrando Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a wine of complexity and potential, praised for its balanced structure and promising aging capacity.