Château Ferrande’s graceful silhouette stands at the end of a long cedar-lined pathway, at the entry to the village of Castres-sur-Gironde. Nestled in the heart of gardens containing rare plants, linden trees and horse chestnuts, Château Ferrande’s elegant nineteenth century manor house stands out for its superb façade. A symphony of stone and light gives the edifice the appearance of a jewel, encased in shimmering green. Once home to an important smithy, Ferrande was a compulsory stop for travellers on the road from Bordeaux to Toulouse. The erstwhile blacksmith’s legacy endures not only in the château’s name (fer / Ferrande), but also in the passion for hand-crafted excellence that continues to inspire today’s occupants. Dazzled by the quality of property’s terroir, the Castel family made the decision to acquire Château Ferrande in 1992. Having been tenants for over sixteen years, the family was indelibly linked to the property before beginning a new chapter, setting out to offer the property renewed brilliance. Substantial investments and an ambitious renovation project, especially in the winery, have brought out the terroir’s innate excellence.