Château de Ferrand
Chateau de Ferrand is an ancient estate in Saint-Émilion that has been producing typical red wines of the region for over 300 years. The foundation of the Chateau dates back to 1702, when the eclectic Elie de Bétoulaud built the estate to satisfy his aesthetic soul and pay homage to his beloved king Louis XIV, a great lover of the arts in general and literature in particular, just like Elie, a lawyer, poet, philanthropist, courtier, and visionary urban planner. Having no direct heir, after his death Elie de Bétoulaud bequeathed the estate to his great-grandchildren through a poetry contest. It would be the Marquis of Mons who would take up the baton, passing it down through generations until 1978, when the property passed to Baron Bich, the famous industrialist who created the Bic pen. Today, it is the baron's daughter, Pauline Bich Chandon-Moët, along with her husband Philippe Chandon-Moët, a descendant of the important Chandon family, who leads the estate. In 2012, Chateau de Ferrand became a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé,recognition of the vineyard restoration and cellar modernization work carried out by the Chandon-Moёt couple.
The Chateau de Ferrand estate cultivates the traditional grape varieties of the area, namely Merlot and Cabernet Franc, with a small percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon, on the clay-limestone slopes of Saint-Hippolyte, 100 meters above sea level. The vineyards are among the highest in the entire Saint-Émilion wine region and overlook the Dordogne River, which strongly influences the area's microclimate. Chateau de Ferrand is active in safeguarding environmental health, a goal pursued through the adoption of sustainable farming practices and dedicating 10 hectares of land to trees, meadows, and old elder trees, thus preserving biodiversity. In the cellar, the different varieties and parcels are vinified separately and aged for 14-18 months in French oak barrels before blending, a key step in determining the balance and style of the Chateau.
This is how the two labels of Chateau de Ferrand are born: ‘Le "Different', which is the so-called "second wine", and the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé, the flagship bottle of the winery. These elegant interpretations reflect the soft yet fresh character of the territory.
Chateau de Ferrand is an ancient estate in Saint-Émilion that has been producing typical red wines of the region for over 300 years. The foundation of the Chateau dates back to 1702, when the eclectic Elie de Bétoulaud built the estate to satisfy his aesthetic soul and pay homage to his beloved king Louis XIV, a great lover of the arts in general and literature in particular, just like Elie, a lawyer, poet, philanthropist, courtier, and visionary urban planner. Having no direct heir, after his death Elie de Bétoulaud bequeathed the estate to his great-grandchildren through a poetry contest. It would be the Marquis of Mons who would take up the baton, passing it down through generations until 1978, when the property passed to Baron Bich, the famous industrialist who created the Bic pen. Today, it is the baron's daughter, Pauline Bich Chandon-Moët, along with her husband Philippe Chandon-Moët, a descendant of the important Chandon family, who leads the estate. In 2012, Chateau de Ferrand became a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé,recognition of the vineyard restoration and cellar modernization work carried out by the Chandon-Moёt couple.
The Chateau de Ferrand estate cultivates the traditional grape varieties of the area, namely Merlot and Cabernet Franc, with a small percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon, on the clay-limestone slopes of Saint-Hippolyte, 100 meters above sea level. The vineyards are among the highest in the entire Saint-Émilion wine region and overlook the Dordogne River, which strongly influences the area's microclimate. Chateau de Ferrand is active in safeguarding environmental health, a goal pursued through the adoption of sustainable farming practices and dedicating 10 hectares of land to trees, meadows, and old elder trees, thus preserving biodiversity. In the cellar, the different varieties and parcels are vinified separately and aged for 14-18 months in French oak barrels before blending, a key step in determining the balance and style of the Chateau.
This is how the two labels of Chateau de Ferrand are born: ‘Le "Different', which is the so-called "second wine", and the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé, the flagship bottle of the winery. These elegant interpretations reflect the soft yet fresh character of the territory.
