Ferraton Père & Fils, Samorëns White Wine

Quite often I recommend Côtes du Rhône as a good region to find red wines of outstanding value, however it is also a great region for finding tasty white wines that won’t break the bank. And here we have an example of that.

The Samorëns white wine, from Ferraton Père & Fils, is made from 60% grenache blanc and 40% clairette blanche — both of which are considered main white grapes in the Côtes du Rhône region.

The nose is somewhat restrained, but pleasant, reflecting aromas such as pear, peach, almonds and melon. It has a really nice, creamy mouthfeel and offers rich flavors such as melon, peach and pear. The peach becomes really pronounced on the finish, which also brings a touch of saltiness and lingers on for minutes. The acidity is adequate to make the wine bright. Overall, it’s a nice, well-balanced wine.

Wine: Ferraton Père & Fils, Samorëns White Wine
Varieties: 60% grenache blanc, 40% clairette
Vintage: 2017
Alcohol: 14%
Rating: 88
Average price: $12.00
Disclosure: This wine was received as a media sample.