Domaine de Ferrand Châteauneuf-du-Pape (2023)

Domaine de Ferrand has property origins dating to at least 1760, with the domaine officially founded in 1960 by Charles Bravay. Now run by his son Philippe Bravay (since 1995), who began estate bottling that year. The estate farms 7.5 hectares in Châteauneuf-du-Pape across 6 parcels in 4 lieux-dits, plus 9.5-10 hectares in Côtes du Rhône. Oldest vines are 95-110 years old. Vineyards lie in the cooler northern part of the appellation. Philippe cultivates according to organic farming principles. Traditional winemaking: no barriques, no filtration, very low yields (under 2.5 tons/acre). 

Blend: 80% Grenache Noir, 7% Mourvèdre, 5% Syrah, 5% Bourboulenc, 3% Cinsault