Domaine de Ferrand

Domaine de Ferrand is a contained operation with only 7.5 hectares of Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyards spread over 6 parcels, half of which are 45 year vines and half are 95 to 110 year old vines. Owner Philippe Bravay is extremely dedicated to preserving the unique traditions and special characteristics that Châteauneuf brings to the world. 

Philippe’s vinification philosophy is the same for all his wines, he uses an in-tank traditional method, “I do not use barriques because I want the wine of my vines and not a technical élevage which loses the origins of the wine.” There is no filtration, only one fining for each wine. During aging, the wine is neither racked nor blended – both of those processes are accomplished only at the time of bottling and without the addition of preservatives.