Château Haut Ferrand Pomerol
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Referred to as the archetypical Bordeaux appellation, Pomerol is one of the most highly regarded – even legendary, in some eyes – appellation in the region.
- This wine can be cellared around 15 years, with the option to drink after 4. It will reach its peak after 8-10 years.
Varietal Composition: 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc
Tasting Notes: A beautiful ruby red color and an expressive nose of ripe red fruits and black cherry. The fleshy mouth feel is very full bodied but mellow while the finish is well structured.
PRESS
2020 – 91 James Suckling
2019 – 90 James Suckling
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
The Gasparoux family’s history in Bordeaux started in 1902 when Jean-Baptiste escaped the hardships of life on the beautiful but impoverished Plateau de Millevaches in Corrèze to establish himself as a merchant in the town of Libourne.
In 1934, his son Fernand, after also working as a merchant, decided to fulfil his dream of being a wine grower and purchased Château Ferrand. Over the years, he went on to increase the size of the estate as well as improve the quality of the wine produced. In 1975, he continued to expand his vineyard buying several hectares of land on the Pomerol plateau. The result of this was Château Haut Ferrand, a wine that is both delicate and well structured.
In 1981, Fernand’s son Henry took over the family story. In 2009, with the able assistance of his sons, he decided to diversify the range and developed the Fleur Ferrand vintage. This outstanding vintage perfectly encapsulated the magnificent Pomerol terroir.