Le Différent de Château de Ferrand, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2012 vs The Hedonist Organic Shiraz 2021
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Le Différent de Château de Ferrand, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2012 currently starts £0.05 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £19.90 | £19.95 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Château de Ferrand | Walter Clappis Wine Co |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc | Shiraz |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Le Différent de Château de Ferrand, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2012
The second wine of Château de Ferrand, offering a more approachable expression of this historic Right Bank property. It shows ripe plum and blackberry fruit, with touches of spice, cedar and soft earthy notes. The palate is supple and balanced, with rounded tannins and a fresh finish. The soft tannins, dark fruit and gentle spice make it particularly good with dishes that combine savoury richness and a touch of earthy flavour — mushrooms, slow-cooked meats and roasted vegetables all work beautifully. Château de Ferrand sits on the limestone plateau on the eastern side of Saint‑Émilion and dates back to the early 18th century. The estate was founded in 1702 by Elie de Bétoulaud, a lawyer and poet at the court of Louis XIV. Today it is owned by the Bich family (also known for the Bic company) and has undergone extensive vineyard and cellar investment over the past two decades, helping the property secure its place among the classified Grand Cru estates of Saint-Émilion.
The Hedonist Organic Shiraz 2021
The Hedonist Shiraz Organic is a richly textured and expressive Shiraz from McLaren Vale, South Australia. Deep red with purple hues, it offers aromas of macadamia, poached rhubarb, liquorice, and a hint of clove. The palate is generous and complex, with fine, powdery tannins supporting a rush of ripe fruit and a structured, elegant mid-palate. Meet the producer Hedonist Wines is a boutique winery in McLaren Vale, committed to organic and biodynamic practices across their estate and sourced vineyards. The winery focuses on crafting wines that reflect the diverse soils and microclimates of the district, emphasizing balance, purity, and expression of terroir. Production Grapes are harvested and destemmed in stages from late February to mid-April. Fermentation occurs in open-top fermenters, with a portion of whole berries and a small selection of whole-bunch fruit. Malolactic fermentation and maturation take place over 15 months in a combination of French oak foudres and hogsheads of varying ages. The wine is unfined and unfiltered prior to bottling. Tasting notes Deep red with purple hues, showing aromas of macadamia, poached rhubarb, liquorice, and subtle clove. The palate is rich and structured, with fine tannins, concentrated fruit, and a balanced, lingering finish. Food match Pairs beautifully with grilled or roasted red meats, lamb, or hearty vegetable dishes. Grape Shiraz 100%
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