Description
Château Ferran, situated in the esteemed Pessac-Léognan appellation of Bordeaux, boasts a rich history dating back to the 18th century, once owned by philosopher Montesquieu. Since 1880, the estate has remained under the stewardship of the Béraud-Sudreau family, with Philippe and Ghislaine Lacoste revitalizing the vineyard in the late 1990s. Today, the fifth generation continues this legacy, emphasizing sustainable viticulture practices. The estate spans 70 hectares, with 21.8 hectares dedicated to vineyards—17 hectares for red varieties and 4.8 hectares for white. Certified HVE 3 since 2018, Château Ferran employs eco-friendly methods, including the elimination of herbicides and the use of sexual confusion techniques to reduce insecticide reliance.
Aromas of white peach, citrus zest, exotic fruits like mango, and subtle floral hints. Vibrant and well-balanced, featuring lively acidity and a persistent, zesty finish.
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal(s) | Petit Verdot |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Brand | Chateau Ferran Pessac |
| Vintage | 2020 |
Wines from Bordeaux
Bordeaux is in the south west of France and is one of the most famous wine regions in the world. It is the largest wine producing region in France, the vast majority being red wines. While it does make large quantities of everyday table wine, outside of Europe, it is mostly noted for producing some of the most expensive and prestigious wines in the world.
The Garonne and Dordogne rivers run through the region and together naturally irrigate the land while the soils are rich in calcium owing to their limestone content. These two rivers connect and run through to the Atlantic Ocean splitting Bordeaux into 3 distinct parts. We have the left bank, the right bank, and the area between the two rivers called Entre-Deux-Mers.
While in Australia we often see straight Shiraz, Cabernet or Merlots, Bordeaux does not generally produce red wine without blending. The “Bordeaux Blend” is one of the most classic and popular styles of red wine that has spread throughout France as well as throughout the New World.
On the left bank, typical top-quality blends are 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc and 15% Merlot. On the right bank top quality blends are typically made of 70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon.
In general you can expect red wines from Bordeaux to taste more earthy in flavour compared to those from the New World wine regions that tend to be more fruit flavour driven.
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