Château de Ferrand
The next time you use a Bic pen to write a heartfelt letter, Bordeaux should come to mind.
The family that invented the bestselling ink pen in the world also owns a beautiful estate in St-Émilion that you can visit – and stay in.
In 1977, Baron Marcel Bich – an Italian-born, French industrialist who co-founded the company bearing his name – announced that he would ‘turn water into wine’, by selling shares in a mineral water brand to purchase Château de Ferrand in St-Émilion.
But for many years, the wines from the sprawling 42 hectare estate were rather average, not obtaining major critical acclaim.
Starting earlier this century, however, Château de Ferrand – currently owned by Baron Bich’s daughter Pauline Bich Chandon-Moët and husband Philippe Chandon-Moët – embarked on a programme to renovate the early 18th century manor and improve the wine.
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Source : https://www.decanter.com.master.public.keystone-prod-eks-euw1.futureplc.engineering/premium/chateau-de-ferrand-blazing-wine-trails-in-ink-541032/
