Ferraton Père & Fils, owned by Chapoutier but run as a fully autonomous estate, is one of the most respected names in the Northern Rhône. Les Eygats is a single lieu-dit cuvée of exceptional character — a true expression of Cornas at altitude.
100% Syrah. The lieu-dit is located at high altitude (300m) above the village of Cornas, on steep slopes of very decomposed granite, south-east facing with strong winds — a late-ripening site of great character.
Grapes are destemmed and macerated in concrete vats for approximately 4 weeks, with extraction by pumping over and punching down. The wine is then aged for 12 to 14 months in oak barrels, around 10% new.
Tasting Notes
Eye: Intense ruby with purplish reflections.
Nose: Very pure and deep, with aromas of ripe raspberry and blackcurrant.
Palate: Very pure, very mineral, with great depth. Notes of small very ripe berries, spices and sour cherry. Very long and persistent.
Cellaring
The 2021 vintage offers great structure in its youth. Best from 2025 onwards, with a drinking window extending to 2035+.
Food Pairing
A natural match for roasted lamb, wild boar, venison, duck with cherry sauce, aged Comté or Pélardon. Also superb alongside a slow-cooked daube provençale.
Serving: Decant 1–2 hours. Best at 16–17°C.
Drink window: 2025–2035
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