1998 "Les Miaux" Hermitage Blanc, Ferraton Pere et Fils

In the heart of Tain-l’Hermitage, overlooking the Rhône River, Ferraton Père et Fils stands as one of the region’s great storytellers, a domaine whose wines reflect the granite, sunlight and soul of the Northern Rhône. Founded in 1946 by Jean-Orëns Ferraton and later guided by his son Michel, the family’s roots in Hermitage go back generations, with a deep respect for the land that underpins every bottle.

In 1998, a close collaboration with their long-time neighbour Michel Chapoutier ushered in a new era of precision and quality. Under his mentorship, Ferraton transitioned toward organic and eventually biodynamic viticulture, becoming one of the first Rhône houses to adopt these principles across both their estate and négociant wines. Today, their range spans from Saint-Joseph and Crozes-Hermitage to the fabled slopes of Hermitage itself, each cuvée defined by purity of fruit, mineral tension, and a quietly confident sense of place.

From the granite terraces of Le Méal and Les Dionnières to the alluvial layers of Les Miaux, Ferraton’s wines express both tradition and evolution, timeless Rhône craftsmanship guided by a modern, sustainable vision. Their Hermitage bottlings, in particular, remain benchmarks for balance, authenticity, and the unbroken conversation between nature, time, and the hand of the vigneron.