The estate’s first certified-organic vintage, 2024 was shaped by contrasting weather conditions that put the vineyard and our teams to the test. This was a demanding vintage, where precision, rigour, and responsiveness were key.

2024: A DEMANDING VINTAGE

The winter was unseasonably warm and damp, with 800mm of rain over this period alone, compared to 1200mm for the entire vintage. This high rainfall led to an early bud break around 23rd March, accompanied by unusually high fungal pressure, requiring increased monitoring and several targeted interventions.

Cool spring temperatures slowed down flowering, which occurred gradually until 29th May under clear skies.

June was particularly challenging: the erratic weather and vigorous growth required constant vigilance and meticulous work to control mildew and optimise leaf balance. The cover crops played a key role in increasing drainage.

Véraison (observed between 10th and 12th August) took place under good conditions, supported by precise, regular trimming and leaf removal to promote the bunches’ exposure to sunlight and optimal aeration.

2024 HARVESTS

Harvest began on 23rd September, amid autumnal weather. A team of forty pickers was set up to pick this new vintage efficiently. The pace was steady and the atmosphere cheerful.

In the cellar, the grapes were carefully sorted across three sorting tables, followed by an optical sorting table. Alcoholic fermentation was a gentle process, with considered pump-overs leading to a delicate extraction that brought out the best in the fruit while preserving the aromatic purity of the vintage.

HARVESTS
Merlot: 23rd September to 4th October
Cabernets: 4th to 8th October

2024 VINTAGE

This difficult vintage ended in a pleasant surprise. Château de Ferrand 2024 displays aromatic freshness, with notes of fresh fruit and black and red berries. On the palate, the attack is crisp and lively, with a round mid-palate and a spicy character on the finish.

It is already delightfully approachable in its youth..

BLEND
75% MERLOT
25% CABERNET FRANC

YIELDS
30.5 HL/HA

alcool
12.9 %

The 2024 vintage is showcased in its new label, created with a BIC pen. Lively and poetic, it strikes a balance between modernity and tradition, embodying the conquering spirit that drives Château de Ferrand.