Red
2022
Graves
CRU CLASSÉ DE GRAVES
FAMILLE CASTEL
Varietal blend
58% Merlot
42% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol by volume
14°
Quantity produced
NC
Size of the vineyard
90 ha
Average age of vines
30 years
Grape varieties
52% Merlot,
48% Cabernet Sauvignon
Soil type
Güntziennes gravels
Vineyard skills
Sustainable agriculture : HVE, Terra Vitis
Yields in hls/ha
NC
Vinification
Organic protection - SO2-free harvest entry and vinification - Cold pre-fermentation at around 5°C for 10-15 days - Parcel-by-parcel vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. - Respect for the fruit through highly controlled alcoholic fermentation temperatures (26°C). - Controlled oxygenation with clipping and gentle extraction - 20-25 day maceration to work on tannin structure and extract aromas.
Maturing/ageing : Aged 50% of the volume in French oak barrels: 40% in new barrels, 35% in 1-wine barrels, 25% in 2-wine barrels - The remainder is aged in stainless steel tanks.
Tasting commentary
This 2022 vintage looks very promising. Although it is designed for ageing, its solar profile will be no less flattering in its youth, and will retain a beautiful aromatic expression over time. In terms of vinification, the gentle “infusion”-type extraction enables us to obtain an elegant wine, with a lovely touch of tannins, very silky with a real sensation of velvet on the palate. Château Ferrande Rouge 2022 boasts excellent balance and freshness, fruit profiles, structure and concentration.