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Saint Emilion AOC Grand Cru Classé 2018 (750 ml.) Chateau de Ferrand
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé 2018 by Château de Ferrand is an elegant and intense red wine that perfectly reflects the tradition of its terroir. It is the flagship wine of the estate, a prestigious bottle born on the limestone plateau of Saint-Hippolyte, at 100 meters above sea level. Each plot is vinified separately to enhance the uniqueness of the site. The harmonious blend combines the soft fruitiness of Merlot with the freshness and tension of Cabernet Franc, enriched by a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled concrete vats, followed by 14–18 months of aging in French oak barrels (40% new). The bouquet is refined and expressive, with wild berries, sweet spices, and herbal notes. On the palate, it is deep and structured, with velvety tannins, excellent fruit ripeness, and a long, fresh, and fruity finish. Impressive aging potential.
- Product Category
- Red Wine
- Designation
- Saint Emilion AOC
- Cru
- Grand Cru Classé
- Grape / Raw material
- merlot
- Variety / Blend
- Merlot 73% e Cabernet Franc 27%
- Vintage or Cuvée
- 2018
- Size
- 750 ml.
- Country
- France
- Region
- FR - Bordeaux
- Alcohol Content
- 14.5% vol.
- Service Temperature
- 16° – 18° C.
- Suggested Glass
- Tulip glass very large
- Special Features
- Small Wine Makers
- Food Matches
- Pasta or Rice with Meat, Aged Cheese, Game, Red Meat, White Meat
- Allergens
- Contains sulphites (by sulphites we mean the sulphur dioxide that is added to wine, to preserve it, thanks to its disinfectant, antioxidant and stabilizing action)
CDR-SAINT-EMILION-GRAND-CRU-CLASSE'-2018
Chateau de Ferrand
Nestled in the prestigious Saint-Émilion appellation, Château de Ferrand stands as one of Bordeaux's most storied and elegant estates. Founded in the early 18th century by Elie De Bétoulaud—a lawyer, poet, patron of the arts and close confidant to King Louis XIV—the château was envisioned as a tribute to the grandeur of Versailles. Its construction included ornate architecture, hidden tunnels, and vast grounds, all designed to mirror the refinement of royal life.
In 1978, a new chapter began with the acquisition by the Bich family, renowned for the iconic Bic brand. Following the baron's passing, the estate remained within the family and is now led by Pauline Bich Chandon-Moët and her husband Philippe Chandon-Moët, heirs to two of France's most illustrious lineages. Since 2010, the couple has driven a remarkable transformation: replanting based on detailed ampelographic studies, tailoring grape varieties to the unique terroir, introducing sustainable viticulture, and upgrading cellar facilities with precision-focused vinification tools.
Their vision was validated in 2012, when Château de Ferrand earned its status as a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé. Today, the estate spans 42 hectares, with 32 under vine planted with Merlot (70%), Cabernet Franc (29%), and Cabernet Sauvignon (1%)—each parcel cultivated with meticulous care and forward-thinking strategy.
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Address:
Allée de Saint-Poly, Saint-Hippolyte, 33330 Saint-Émilion, France
Color: intense ruby red, almost impenetrable, with purple reflections on the rim that confirm its youth and vivacity. The brilliance of the wine denotes a good phenolic extraction and careful vinification.
Bouquet: deep and layered. It opens with notes of ripe black fruits such as blackberry, plum and cassis, followed by hints of black cherry. This is followed by sweet spicy aromas of vanilla and cloves, due to the aging in barrique, accompanied by hints of cocoa, blond tobacco and a light mineral touch. The whole is elegant and complex, with a continuous evolution in the glass.
Taste: structured and powerful, with tannins well present but finely chiseled, which give grit without excess. The sip is full and consistent with the nose, with a nice fruity and spicy return. The balanced acidity and well-integrated alcohol content ensure excellent overall harmony. The persistence is long, with a finish on notes of graphite, licorice and black fruit jam.
- James Suckling: 94/100
- Wine Enthusiast: 93/100
- Wine Advocate (Robert Parker): 92/100
- Jeb Dunnuck: 92/100
- Vinous: 91/100
- Decanter: 91/100
Overall Rating: 92/100
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THE WINE
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé 2018 by Château de Ferrand is an elegant and intense red wine that perfectly reflects the tradition of its terroir. It is the flagship wine of the estate, a prestigious bottle born on the limestone plateau of Saint-Hippolyte, at 100 meters above sea level. Each plot is vinified separately to enhance the uniqueness of the site. The harmonious blend combines the soft fruitiness of Merlot with the freshness and tension of Cabernet Franc, enriched by a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled concrete vats, followed by 14–18 months of aging in French oak barrels (40% new). The bouquet is refined and expressive, with wild berries, sweet spices, and herbal notes. On the palate, it is deep and structured, with velvety tannins, excellent fruit ripeness, and a long, fresh, and fruity finish. Impressive aging potential.
THE COMPANY
The history of the Château de Ferrand winery begins in the early 18th century, the owner and founder was Elie De Bétoulaud, lawyer, poet and patron of the arts, great friend of King Louis XIV. With the aim of recreating the atmosphere of the Palace of Versailles he built and founded Chateau De Ferrand, divided into various rooms, tunnels and hectares of land; passed down for generations until 1978.
In this year Baron Bich purchased the Château de Ferrand property, which despite her death shortly after her remained the property of the family and still today of the owner Pauline Bich Chandon-Moët together with her husband Philippe Chandon-Moët. Together they manage this Chateau with ambitious projects, in fact since 2010, the Ferrand castle has undergone important works; The vineyard is renovated and replanted after an accurate ampelological study of the soil and an adaptation of the vines to the terroir. Cultivation methods are redesigned as are winemaking buildings; the cellars are modernized, the vats multiplied and adapted to allow better management of the plots.
In 2012 the family's commitment paid off: Ferrand became a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé. The property today extends for 42 total hectares of which 32 are under the denomination and classification Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé, the cultivated vines are: Merlot 70%, Cabernet Franc 29% and Cabernet Sauvignon 1%.