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Château de Ferrand
While the 1855 Bordeaux wine classification is the holy grail of all viticulture in France (if not the world), it has come under attack that it is outdated and unfair. However, even though it is still part of the larger Bordeaux umbrella, wines from St. Emilion are reclassified approximately every ten years, meaning much anticipation and movement. The latest 2012 classification saw Chateau de Ferrand gain a grand cru classe status and saw its prices skyrocket accordingly.

The reclassification of St. Emilion means that wines from the region are in constant pursuit for excellence, as woe betides anyone who falls off the list. This can only be a good thing; fierce competition, greater consistency and improved standards are the norms now and if you are a Bordeaux wine investor or afficionado, you get a lot more bang for your buck.
Special circumstances
Chateau de Fernand’s promotion to the big league was more than merited. Its long family history dating back to the 17th century makes it one of the front-runners when it comes to heritage while cutting edge modernisation keeps it relevant. Today the estate is owned in its entirety by the Bich (as in Bic ballpoint pens) family and managed by Pauline and Philippe Chandon-Moet (as in the Champagne). Hubert de Bouard (Château Angelus) consults.32-hectares of vineyard are planted with Merlot (75%), Cabernet Franc (15%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%) in well-drained, limestone soil. The vineyard’s altitude and exposure mean temperatures are cooler than the rest Saint-Emilion, allowing for longer ripening fruit. Vines are on average 30 years old.
A constant strive for success
The combination of history, recognition and illustrious collaboration has made Château de Ferrand a wine collector’s favourite. Since 2010 they sell exclusively as futures, with prices rising almost 20% within the first year. Secondary market performance can also be superb: the 2016 vintage saw a 100% rise in the last six months of 2018.
Notable facts and vintages
  • For the 2018 vintage Chateau de Ferrand produced 100,000 bottles of their Grand Vin (Wine Spectator barrel score of 92-95) but no second wine ‘Le Different’ for this particularly successful vintage.
  • Chateau de Ferrand has been known to hold back quantities of old vintages, later selling them at release price.
  • Baron Bich famously “changed water into wine” in 1977 when he traded his stocks in sparkling water to purchase Chateau de Ferrand.