Le Différent de Château de Ferrand, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2012 vs Viña Alberdi Selección Especial, Rioja Reserva, La Rioja Alta S.A. 2021
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| Availability | In stock | Out of stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £19.90 | — |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | — |
| Producer | Château de Ferrand | La Rioja Alta |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc | Grenache, Garnacha, Tempranillo |
| Region | — | Rioja |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy | No current tracked offers |
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.
Viña Alberdi Selección Especial, Rioja Reserva, La Rioja Alta S.A. 2021
Est. delivery in July, 2026 This is 100% estate-grown Tempranillo from five of La Rioja Alta's finest vineyards, aged for two years in American oak from the estate's own cooperage. The 2021 vintage in Rioja was exceptional - long summer days and cool nights allowed for gradual, even ripening. Rarely can wines under £20 a bottle pack so much interesting and complex flavour; notes of leather and cacao envelop a core of striking red and black fruit, with a classical Rioja structure that will age effortlessly and a drinking window to match.
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