L'orangerie De Ferran Pessac Leognan 3L Jeroboam

L'orangerie de Ferran is a red wine from Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, offering a powerful profile with fine tannins and beautiful aromatic complexity.

General Information
Estate / Château: Château Ferran
Appellation: Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France
Wine-growing region: Graves, on gravelly Miocene clay-limestone soils

Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon (approximately 65%) and Merlot (approximately 35%)
Wine type: Red, AOC
Format: Double magnum 3 litres (3L) available for certain vintages

Alcohol content: 13.5%

Allergens: Contains sulfites

Vinification and Aging
Harvest: Manual and mechanical

Fermentation: In temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 25-30°C, sometimes with cold maceration

Tank aging: 3 to 4 weeks

Aging: In Merrain oak barrels for 12 months, partially renewed each year

Tasting Profile
Appearance: Deep and dark
Nose: Complex, notes of black fruits, cocoa, roasted notes, leather, and spices

Palate: Rich, structured, with fine but powerful tannins, beautiful balance between acidity and structure

Typical aromas: Black and red fruits (blackcurrant, sour cherry, plum, blackberry), pyrazine and grilled notes

Style: Powerful and structured, typical of Pessac-Léognan wines, with significant aging potential until 2025 for certain vintages

Aging and Maturity
Current stage: Maturity
Peak: Depending on the vintage, generally from 2025 to 2034, with significant youthfulness from 2020-2024 for the most recent

Serving Recommendations
Serving temperature: 16-18°C

Decanting: Recommended 1 hour before tasting to reveal the complexity
Food pairings: Grilled red meats (ribeye, rib of beef), duck breast with red fruits, traditional regional dishes such as duck confit. Also compatible with certain fish and delicately prepared vegetables

Notes and Potential
General assessment: Appreciated for its balanced power and aromatic finesse

Aging potential: Depending on the vintage, several years are possible, with evolving aromas and improved tannic balance

This technical sheet provides you with a complete overview for the storage, tasting, and service of L'Orangerie de Ferran in 3-litre format, as well as information on its style and vintages.