Who owns Pierre Ferrand?

Alexandre Gabriel
The current owner and director, Alexandre Gabriel, had a spontaneous renaissance in 1989 when he met up with one of the oldest Winemaking families of Cognac,from which Pierre Ferrand was born.

Is Pierre Ferrand a good Cognac?

Pierre Ferrand Ambre is in a class of its own. Aged as long or longer than many currently marketed X.O. Cognacs, this Cognac is delicate, elegant and has a youthful freshness of a V.S. with some of the complexities of an X.O. As, such this Cognac is ideal for sipping and mixing.

Who is Pierre Ferrand?

Pierre Ferrand is producer of a wide-range of Champagne Cognacs, including, Pierre Ferrand Ambre Cognac, Pierre Ferrand Esprit des Dieux, Pierre Ferrand Cognac Selection Des Anges and Pierre Ferrand Abel Cognac.

Where does Pierre Ferrand get his cognac from?

The vines that give Pierre Ferrand its distinctive style are planted on the Angeac terroir in the heart of Grande Champagne, considered the Premier Cru de Cognac. Angeac-Champagne is part of what connoisseurs call the “Golden Triangle”, a highly reputed micro-terroir comprising the best parcels of Grande Champagne.

What kind of grapes does Pierre Ferrand use?

Pierre Ferrand’s 27 hectares are among the finest in Grand Champagne. Pierre Ferrand produces only Grand Champagne Cognacs or cognacs crafted exclusively from grapes grown in the chalky soils of the Grand Champagne Appellation d’origine contrôlée designation.

What kind of barrel is used for Ferrand Cognac?

Renegade Barrel. This nectar is made with Pierre Ferrand Cognac first aged in oak barrel and then matured in a rare barrel made from the wood of chestnut tree. Surprinsingly, the practice of using chestnut wood barrels for cognac has been forgotten since 1945, and was not included in subsequent Cognac AOC regulation.

Which is higher Remy Martin or Pierre Ferrand Ambre?

Here is our review. Pierre Ferrand Ambre Cognac is priced higher than any of the big four (Hennessy, Rémy Martin, Martell & Courvoisier) Cognac Houses’ V.S.O.P. offerings but lower than any of their X.O. offerings. Pierre Ferrand Ambre is a blend of eaux-de-vie made from Ugni Blanc and Colombard grapes from the Grande Champagne appellation.