Château Saint Ferdinand
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Château Saint Ferdinand, located in Lussac-Saint-Émilion, is a winegrowing estate taken over in 2020 by Noémie Tanneau. Certified HVE and currently in organic conversion, it produces wines under the Lussac Saint-Émilion appellation.
Identity
Château Saint Ferdinand is a winegrowing estate located in Lussac, in the Gironde département. The property is managed by Noémie Tanneau, who is both its winemaker and owner.
History and philosophy
Château Saint Ferdinand was established in 2020, when Noémie Tanneau took over the estate. Previously, Annette Bion had farmed the vineyard for some thirty years, followed by a dormant period of nearly a decade. An agricultural engineer by training, Noémie Tanneau took charge of the estate in 2020. The property is committed to an eco-friendly approach, holding certifications in organic viticulture and Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE).
The appellations
Château Saint Ferdinand produces wines under the Lussac Saint-Émilion appellation.
Practical information
Château Saint Ferdinand is located at 5 GOVINIERE, 33570 Lussac-Saint-Émilion. The estate can be contacted by telephone on 06 50 75 90 76 or by email at commandes.stferdinand@gmail.com. The cellar door is open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, and on Sunday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Visits and tastings are available year-round by appointment at a rate of €10 per person. The estate accepts payments by debit/credit card, cash, and cheque. Accommodation services are available, including a “Van et Vigne” eco-campsite for campervans and motorhomes at €10 per night (the second night is free), as well as space for tents. Farmstead picnics are also offered for €25. The estate features visitor parking, toilets, and can accommodate groups. English is spoken and pets are welcome.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is the owner of Château Saint Ferdinand?
- The owner and winemaker of Château Saint Ferdinand is Noémie Tanneau. She took over the estate in 2020 and manages both the viticultural and winemaking operations.
- What is the appellation of the wines produced by Château Saint Ferdinand?
- The wines of Château Saint Ferdinand are produced under the Lussac Saint-Émilion appellation. The estate crafts several cuvées under this single appellation.
- What is the size of Château Saint Ferdinand's vineyard and what are its characteristics?
- The vineyard of Château Saint Ferdinand covers 6.6 hectares and is characterised by clay-limestone soils. The estate is also in conversion to organic viticulture and certified Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE).
- Does Château Saint Ferdinand offer hospitality and visitor services?
- Yes, Château Saint Ferdinand offers direct cellar-door wine sales as well as visits and tastings by appointment. It also provides eco-camping pitches for campervans and motorhomes, alongside farmstead picnics.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard of Château Saint Ferdinand covers 6.6 hectares on clay-limestone soils. The vines have an average age of 25 years. The estate is dedicated to environmental certification and is in conversion to organic farming, alongside its Haute Valeur Environnementale certification.
Flagship cuvées
The estate offers several cuvées, including “Cuvée F”, “Cuvée Prestige”, and “Cuvée Source”, all produced under the Lussac Saint-Émilion appellation. The “Collection Faune” cuvée is also part of the range. In September 2023, Cuvée Source was tasted by King Charles III of the United Kingdom.
Vinification and ageing
Vinification and ageing at Château Saint Ferdinand involve stainless steel vats for 50% of the production, alongside oak barrel ageing. A quarter (25%) of the wine is aged in one-wine barrels and older, and 25% in new oak barrels. The harvest is carried out mechanically.
- Appellation
- Lussac-Saint-Émilion
- Commune
- Lussac
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Owner
- Noémie Tanneau
- Technical direction
- Noémie Tanneau
- Surface area
- 6.6 ha
- Certifications
- Bio, HVE
Practical information
- Address
- 5 GOVINIERE, 33570 Lussac-Saint-Émilion
- Phone
- 06 50 75 90 76
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Opening hours
- Lundi, Mardi, Mercredi, Jeudi, Vendredi, Samedi De 09:00 a 12:00 y de 14:00 a 17:00 ; Dimanche De 09:00 a 12:00
- Visits
- Ouvert toute l’année sur réservation