Châteauneuf-du-Pape “F601”

Famille Isabel Ferrando
France
Rhône
2021

It took me 16 years of observation and learning to develop a deep understanding and a personal relationship with my terroir, guided by instinct and  feeling. With this vintage, I have launched “F601”, the pure and absolute expression of my experience with my parcel F601 of Saint Prefert and the  old-vine Cinsault, planted in 1928, a singular and unique expression. At this point in my life, I am thrilled to share my enchantment for this remarquable wine.” - Isabel Ferrando; 100% old-vine Cinsault planted in 1928 made with whole clusters in one used demi-muid barrel. Very limited production and packaged in a special wooden box.

94 points
"There are just 800 bottles of the all-Cinsault 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape F601, but the good news is that the wine is excellent, despite the challenges of the vintage. Extravagantly floral and loaded with scents of garrigue, backed by notions of stone fruit, it's full-bodied but airy, with gossamer tannins. It may not be quite as concentrated and long as previous vintages, but it's elegant and reassuringly excellent."
Joe Czerwinski,
Wine Advocate
October 12, 2023
93 points
"The 2021 Châteauneuf Du Pape F601 comes from very old vines planted in 1928 and is all Cinsault that was destemmed and aged in amphora. It's closed and tight, with crisp red and black fruits, medium body, an elegant, silky, seamless mouthfeel, and complex notes of underbrush, leather, and sappy herbs. This pretty, earthy, elegant, and singular Châteauneuf du Pape will evolve for 7-8 years, if not a decade."
Jeb Dunnuck,
Jeb Dunnuck
November 2023

SKU/Code: 
DB7368-21
Product Line: 
Wine
Red
Varietal: 
Cinsault
Farming Type: 
Organic