Producer: Domaine de Ferrand - Philippe Bravay
Region: Ferrand, on the outskirts of Châteauneuf du Pape - Côtes du Rhône - Rhône Valley, France
Grapes: Grenache (80%) with small amounts of Syrah, Cinsault, & Mourvèdre

"Philippe Bravay from Domaine de Ferrand makes one of the finest examples of Chateauneuf du Pape available today.Trophy wine hunters are now taking a keen interest in his wines, but Philippe adheres to an incredibly reasonable pricing policy, which in turn enables us to offer his brilliant wines at a very fair price.

"Philippe has now completely taken over the family domaine (Until 1995 most of the wine was sold to negociants and only a small part was bottled by his father) and is dedicated to preserving the unique traditions and special characteristics that define Chateauneuf du Pape. He uses very traditional methods including partial whole bunch fermentation, natural yeasts and cuvaison and elevage solely in tanks.

"The domaine is tiny, all situated in the lieu-dit Ferrand. His neighbours in this Northern fringe near Orange are Charvin, Marcoux and Beaucastel.
"Domaine de Ferrand Chateauneuf du Pape is made from just 5,5 ha. The vines producing wine for bottling at the domain are planted 1910 and 1930."