Château de Ferrand Saint-Emilion 2019 - Grand Cru Classé (Magnum)

A beautiful, fresh structure supported by elegant, silky tannins, with a well-defined, savory finish and excellent length. The higher-than-usual proportion of Cabernet Franc—27%—shapes the finish.

This vast, contiguous 32-hectare vineyard, located on the Saint-Hippolyte plateau—the highest point in the appellation—has undergone numerous improvements and is beginning to eloquently express the terroir, bolstered by its Grand Cru Classé status, which it earned in 2012. Under the leadership of Pauline Bich Chandon-Moët and her husband, the estate has returned to the forefront and has equipped itself not only with a new, more modern production facility but also with a unique wine tourism complex, where visitors are welcomed “just like at home.” One of the most pleasant spots in the appellation. Spectacular progress, made possible by a highly talented technical team.

The Gasparoux family manages a 16-hectare vineyard divided between Château Ferrand (acquired in 1934), which covers 12 hectares on the southern slopes of the Pomerol plateau, and Haut Ferrand, which covers 4 hectares around the church in Pomerol and was acquired in the 1970s.

Very lovely aromas of plum, chocolate, and hazelnut, followed by a full-bodied palate with chewy tannins. It also offers fantastic depth of fruit and structure. Powerful for this estate. It needs 5 to 6 years to mellow.

The jury was captivated by the subtle, elegant bouquet—just the right balance of dark fruit and earthy aromas. Beautiful texture on the palate: full-bodied and voluminous, with well-defined, precise tannins; a texture somewhere between silk and velvet; and a sumptuous, harmonious finish. We really enjoyed it.

What finesse in this bouquet, which highlights its fruity character, chalky terroir, and aging. The chalky character comes through on the palate, where the wine displays good structure that complements its fullness. The tannins are firm and silky, reaching their full potential right at the finish—a promising sign for the decades to come. A great success… once again! 2024–2042