Winemaker
Wilfrid Franc de Ferriere
- Discipline
- Winemaker
- Based in
- Pessac Sur Dordogne, France
i. Biography
Wilfrid Franc de Ferriere works the vineyard at Château Carbonneau in Pessac-sur-Dordogne, France, where the estate sets the pace as much as it sets the address. In 1992, he and Jacquie returned there with their growing family after first being there in the summer of 1985. That return fixed family life to the estate’s seasons, with the work and the home tied to the same ground.
Coming Up
As vigneron of Château Carbonneau and gérant et associé indéfiniment responsable of Société Civile d'Exploitation Agricole Château Carbonneau since 2023, Wilfrid Franc de Ferriere carries both the vineyard work and the structure around it. On an estate like this, stewardship includes the practical decisions that keep the place running, with the vineyard at the center and the property’s continuity always in view.
Where They Are Now
Franc de Ferriere now works as vigneron at the estate, where the day-to-day is measured against the vine and the year’s turning. The role keeps him close to the land and to the rhythm that governs it, with Château Carbonneau serving as both workplace and fixed point.
Signature
Cuvée 'Sequoia' and Cuvée 'Classique' are the wines most closely identified with Wilfrid's work. They carry Château Carbonneau into the glass and mark the estate’s production with his name attached. In that sense, the signatures are less a separate label than a record of continuity between a family, a place, and the vineyard that has remained central since the summer of 1985.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Wilfrid
What is Wilfrid Franc de Ferriere's current role?
As of 2026, Wilfrid Franc de Ferriere is Vigneron.
What recognition has Wilfrid Franc de Ferriere received?
Best Of du Tourisme Vitivinicole (2005).
What is Wilfrid Franc de Ferriere known for?
He restored the property by carefully tending the remaining vines and, after two years of supplying grapes to the local cooperative, clearing the old winery to produce the first vintage in a long time in 1996.
