Issu de la propri\u00e9t\u00e9 Ch\u00e2teau de Ferrand, Saint-\u00c9milion Grand Cru Class\u00e9<\/a>, le vin repose sur un assemblage largement domin\u00e9 par le Merlot, qui repr\u00e9sente 81 % de la composition. Le Cabernet Franc intervient \u00e0 hauteur de 18 %, tandis que le Cabernet Sauvignon compl\u00e8te l\u2019ensemble avec 1 %. Cette r\u00e9partition n\u2019a rien d\u2019anecdotique. Le Merlot apporte volume et souplesse, tandis que le Cabernet Franc contribue \u00e0 la structure aromatique et \u00e0 la fra\u00eecheur de l\u2019ensemble. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n The harvest took place from September 5 to October 5, 2022, a relatively long period that reflects a gradual harvest tailored to the ripening schedules of the various grape varieties. <\/p>\n\n The tasting notes provided by the estate mention notes of blackberry, plum, and sweet spices. But the wine\u2019s true appeal lies elsewhere. What emerges between the lines is a quest for balance between intensity and approachability. The tannins are described as round and pronounced, the texture as full-bodied, while the finish retains a mouthwatering quality that prevents any sensation of heaviness. <\/p>\n\n In the context of the 2022 vintage, this approach is significant. That year, Bordeaux experienced one of the most severe droughts in recent decades. Many wines exhibit significant concentration. The challenge, then, is to preserve drinkability without sacrificing the fruit\u2019s natural density.<\/p>\n\n The blend reflects the wine\u2019s philosophy. With more than four-fifths Merlot, Le Diff\u00e9rent clearly embodies the identity of Bordeaux\u2019s right bank. The Cabernet Franc acts as a counterpoint here, adding tension and aromatic complexity to a naturally full-bodied base. <\/p>\n\n The name of the cuv\u00e9e also deserves attention. \u201cLe Diff\u00e9rent\u201d suggests a departure from the traditional conventions of Grand Cru Class\u00e9 wines. It is not a break with the estate, but rather another way of expressing its identity\u2014a more immediate interpretation, less focused on aging and more on enjoyment.<\/p>\n\n For this may be where part of the future of the great Bordeaux estates is being decided today: maintaining the high standards of the terroir while adapting to changing consumer habits. Prestige no longer rests solely on the ability to age for twenty years. It also lies in the ability to produce wines that can express themselves even in their youth.<\/p>\n\n The 2022 \u201cLe Diff\u00e9rent\u201d seems to occupy precisely this space.<\/p>\n\n \u00c0 lire aussi sur Luxsure :<\/em> Ch\u00e2teau de Ferrand : un coffret \u00ab \u00c9dition Sp\u00e9ciale \u00bb entre h\u00e9ritage graphique et\u2026<\/a> \u00b7 Ch\u00e2teau de Ferrand 2024 : un mill\u00e9sime biologique, un trait d\u2019art, une renaissance<\/a> \u00b7 L\u2019\u0153notourisme selon Ch\u00e2teau de Ferrand<\/a> \u00b7 Ch\u00e2teau Siran : l\u2019histoire d\u2019un grand cru de Margaux hors classement<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In Saint-\u00c9milion, reputation is often built over time. Time spent in the vineyards, time devoted to aging, and the time needed before a bottle is opened. 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