2018 Ferran
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Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Ferran needs a little swirling before it slowly unfurls, offering notes of stewed black plums, warm cassis and kirsch, plus wafts of unsmoked cigars, crushed rocks and rose oil. The medium to full-bodied palate is laden with muscular black fruits, framed by finely grained tannins and bags of freshness, finishing long and earthy.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Neal Martin
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The 2018 Ferran appears to have gained some cohesion on the nose since I tasted it from barrel, offering raspberry and wild strawberry fruit laced with cedar and clove. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins and modest depth, and quite linear. The sapid finish just needs a touch more sustain on the aftertaste. Drink over the next 4–6 years.
The 2018 Ferran has a ripe red cherry and crushed strawberry bouquet, quite pastille-like in style. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, a bit pinched in the middle with a savory/dried blood finish that just tapers in too quickly. Hopefully it will flesh out once in bottle.
The center palate of this wine shows pretty density and freshness with purple-fruit and stone character. Some tea leaves as well. Medium body. Firm tannins.