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Ferrand

Château Ferrand is a Châteauneuf-du-Pape estate owned by the Brechet-Macia family, farming approximately 65 hectares in the appellation — one of the larger Châteauneuf domaines — across various soil types including the famed galets roulés (rounded river stones) of the plateau. The estate's principal auction wine, the Châteauneuf-du-Pape rouge, averages $87 per bottle with 103 lots and a range up to $677, the upper end likely representing older vintages or large formats. The estate produces a traditional, Grenache-dominant blend with supporting Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, and Counoise — reflecting the appellation's broad permitted variety palette. Ferrand operates at a quality tier above the appellation average but below the most sought-after names; at $87 average it positions as a reliable, authentically styled Châteauneuf-du-Pape without the premium commanded by Château Rayas, Vieux Télégraphe, or single-vineyard cuvées from Château Beaucastel. The estate has been associated with Pierre Usseglio's consulting work in certain periods. The top auction prices above $600 for individual lots likely reflect large-format (magnum or larger) or museum-condition older vintages rather than standard 750ml bottles.

Château Ferrand farms approximately 65 hectares in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, placing it among the appellation's larger estates and giving access to multiple soil types including the signature galets roulés plateau.
The Châteauneuf rouge averages $87 at auction with top lots reaching $677 — the upper end likely representing large formats or pristine older vintages rather than standard 750ml bottles from recent years.
Ferrand's blend draws from all major permitted Châteauneuf varieties: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, and Counoise — a traditional multi-variety approach that distinguishes it from single-variety Grenache-focused cuvées.
At 65 hectares, Ferrand's scale allows production of approximately 250,000–300,000 bottles annually, placing the wine in the category of established négociant-distributed Châteauneuf rather than boutique micro-cuvée.

Auction Lots

116

Avg Price / Bottle

$83

Top Vintage

2007

Price Range

$14 – $677

In the Glass

Classic Grenache-dominant Châteauneuf-du-Pape: raspberry, kirsch, and dried Provençal herbs with garrigue, black pepper, and warm spice from Syrah and Mourvèdre support. The galets roulés soils add a distinctive stony minerality and heat-retention warmth. The style is generous and full-bodied without being heavy — moderate tannins, medium-high alcohol, and good length. Best drunk at 5–15 years when the fruit ripeness integrates with spice complexity.

Portfolio

WineColourAvg PriceLots SoldTop Vintage
Ferrand, Chateauneuf-du-PapeRed$831162007

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