THE PRODUCER
Château de Ferrand is a prestigious Grand Cru Classé estate located in the
Saint-Émilion appellation of Bordeaux, with a history dating back to the 17th
century. The château, which has been owned by the Bich family since 1978, is
renowned for its commitment to producing wines that reflect the exceptional
terroir of Saint-Émilion. The estate spans approximately 42 hectares of
vineyards, primarily planted with Merlot, complemented by Cabernet Franc and a
small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon. Château de Ferrand is known for its
meticulous vineyard management and winemaking practices, combining tradition
with modern techniques to enhance the quality of its wines. The wines from
Château de Ferrand are celebrated for their balance, elegance, and aging
potential, offering a rich expression of ripe fruit, subtle spice, and refined
tannins. As a Grand Cru Classé, Château de Ferrand consistently produces wines
that are both accessible in their youth and capable of developing complexity
over time, making it a respected name in the Saint-Émilion region.

THE WINE

Château de Ferrand 2020, a Grand Cru Classé from Saint-Émilion, is an
exceptional vintage that highlights the estate's dedication to quality and the
unique characteristics of its terroir. The 2020 growing season in Bordeaux was
marked by a warm and dry summer, leading to perfectly ripened grapes, primarily
Merlot, with smaller contributions from Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
This vintage showcases a deep, vibrant color and an aromatic bouquet filled with
ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and plums, layered with hints of violets,
spices, and a touch of oak from careful barrel aging. On the palate, the 2020
Château de Ferrand is full-bodied and rich, with velvety tannins and a
well-balanced acidity that provides freshness and structure. The wine's depth
and complexity make it approachable now, yet it has the potential to age
gracefully for many years, revealing even more nuance and elegance. This vintage
is a testament to the château's ability to craft wines that are both powerful
and refined, making it a standout in the Saint-Émilion appellation.

INFORMATION
Type:RedVintage:2020Country:FranceRegion:Bordeaux Right BankSub region:
Saint-EmilionGrape:74% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc & 1% Cabernet SauvignonStyle:
Savory & ClassicSweetness:DryABV:14.5%Drinking window:2023 - 2050Size:750mlFood
match:Beef & Venison

CRITICS SCORES
We choose our wines based on a range of criteria(seehow we choose our wines)of
which critic scores is justone. Rather than simply highlight the best score to
promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided
by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do
not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more
weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores
like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.

As a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a92/100average critic score or
better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a
high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we
offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the
market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and
representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide
to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add
individual critic scores to our website in the future.