Domaine Isabel Ferrando

Saint Prefert Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Blend 2021

9.5

2021 vintage. Above the average, non lieu-dit expressions of of CDP rouge in terms of pricing. As for the performance? Bad-*ss spicy Grenache riding hard to set the tone. Big spice finish. Light-medium body. Needs air time but for those relatively unfazed/unafraid of tannins, PNP and rock on. Love this producer and the authenticity that shines through in the effort. 02.26.25. — 2 months ago

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Shay A

Haven’t had the new releases under the new label, but always been a fan of the producer.

Domaine Saint Préfert

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2016

John Giaquinta

9.5

Isabel Ferrando makes wine from the southern reaches of Châteauneuf. Ripe and silky. — 7 years ago

with MG

Domaine Saint Préfert

Réserve Auguste Favier Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2012

Steve Anderson

9.2

Poured by Isabel Ferrando at #HospiceduRhone Paso grand tasting — 9 years ago

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Domaine Isabel Ferrando

Colombis Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2020

Steve Rura

9.5

Hell yes. Raspberry nose. Red fruit overlayed with crushed dry rose, savory herbs, spicy black pepper, red licorice, assertive tannins and a delicate acidity. Unconventional but absolutely great Chateauneuf du Pape. Give it a lot of air, and drink it slowly over the course of an evening. With cheese ravioli and Miles Davis’s Kind of Blue. Divine. (Also not a blend, but 100% Grenache) — 7 months ago

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Domaine Isabel Ferrando

Châteauneuf-du-Pape White Rhone Blend 2021

Jay Kline

9.3

Popped and poured. Isabel’s Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc is a bit of an outlier when compared to most CdP Blancs. While others tend to work with Grenache Blanc, she has instead focused her attention on Clairette which makes up 80% of the blend with Roussane rounding (no pun intended) out the balance. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in a mix of glass demi-john and old foudre, the 2021 Blanc pours a very light straw color. The nose is a fascinating and luxuriously perfumed blend of peach, yellow flowers, fresh asparagus, and pastilles. The fruit is confirmed on the palate with some added minerals for good measure. Acid is medium and quite lovely, giving a very nice lift to everything. The finish is long and savory. Drink now through 2031 with ease. Could go beyond that…but why? — 2 years ago

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