Château Ferrière

Margaux 3 Grand Cru Classé

2018 Château La Ferrière

MAY 19 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, scented, dark fruity, nuanced, lovely nose, detailed, charming. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, touch of spices, juicy, elegant, lovely balance, long. A very charming and lovely wine and probably the best Ferrière to date. Around 30% of normal production. 92-94

2017 Château Ferrière

APR 18 Ruby. Scented, blueberries, anise, spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, spices, bit leaner and lighter, long. Has elegance to it. 90-9

2016 Château Ferrière

MAY 19 Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, spices, dark fruits nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, spices, dark fruity, structured and firm, long. 92

2016 Château Ferrière

APR 17 Ruby. Scented, dark berries, some anise and spices, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, juicy, elegant, refreshing, long. 91-93

2015 Château Ferrière

APR 16 Ruby. Dark fruits, scented, floral and ripe nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh and elegant, darker notes, long. 90-92

2014 Château Ferrière

JUN 15 Deep ruby. Ripe, rich, fruity, intense nose, mint and dark berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, sweet, ripe, rich, intense, fruit driven and long. 90

2014 Château Ferrière

APR 15 Deep ruby. Fruity, scented, dark berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh and lively, good length. 88-90

2013 Château Ferrière
APR 13 Ruby. Scented, red berries, very raspberry nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively if leaner, very red berries palate, bit short. 87-89

2012 Château Ferrière

SEP 15 Ruby. Cassis, black currants, some nettles note, faint floral note and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, fresh, lively, quite elegant, good length. 89

2012 Château Ferrière

SEP 13 Bright ruby. Scented, fruity and quite elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant, leaner style but refreshing and quite flirting, has added complexity since primeur. 90

2012 Château Ferrière

JUN 13 Deep ruby. Ripe, fresh and scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe and sweet style for Ferrière, still refreshing. Long. 90

2012 Château Ferrière

APR 13 Ruby. Scented, slightly floral, cassis, a bit subdued. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, refreshing, a bit one dimensional, but elegant. 87-89

2011 Château Ferrière

SEP 12 Deep ruby. Some floral notes and cassis. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, mouthwatering, elegant and long. Keeps up nicely, one to follow the last three-four years. 91

2010 Château Ferrière

NOV 14 Ruby. Ripe, rich nose, blueberries and lightly scented, cooler expression for the vintage. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, lively, fresher, leaner, long finish. 92

2010 Château Ferrière

AUG 11 Elegant fruit and violets, pure, elegant, nice balance, lively, lovely length. For those who appreciate classical elegance. 90-92

2010 Château Ferrière

JUN 11 Elegant and refined nose, violets. Balanced, leaner and more classic style, layered, lots of soft tannins, good length. 90-92

2010 Château Ferrière

MAY 11 Deep ruby, floral, cassis, lovely structured, fresh, elegant, real Margaux style, long length. 90-92

2009 Château Ferrière
NOV 13 Ruby. Scented, floral, cassis, leather and minerals nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner '09, fresh and elegant, smooth texture, long. 91

2009 Château Ferrière

SEP 10 Deep ruby, great floral notes and pure fruit, very Margaux style, maybe one of the most commune typical I've tasted this vintage, nice acidity and ripe tannins with great balance and very elegant, long length. 91-93

2008 Château Ferrière

NOV 12 Ruby. Rich cassis and a bit up front. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, slightly sweet palate, good length. 89

2004 Château Ferrière

MAY 15 Ruby. Spices, fruity, dark berries, coffee touch nose. Fuller and heavier than earlier bottles. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, not the most elegant but still has its charm. 88

2004 Château Ferrière

OCT 13 Bright ruby. Scented, floral, some figs and mostly cassis nose. Starting to evolve. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, easy, fairly elegant, good length. 88

2004 Château Ferrière

DEC 11 Ruby, cassis and violets nose, refreshingly classic style, elegant body and texture, fresh acidity, ripe tannins, nice length, 89

2004 Château Ferrière

APR 09 Ruby. Cassis, scented, light floral note and red berries, some vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, fruity, vanilla and spices, elegant, good length. 89

1999 Château Ferriere

MAY 09 Ruby. Cassis, anise, some spices, fruity, dark berries, vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, fruity, blackberries, starting figs, good length. 89

1996 Château Ferrière

FEB 11 Ruby, elegant nose, some vanilla, floral, leather, blackcurrants, some paprika, quite classic and quite seductive nose. Fresh acidity and mouthfeel, leaner style of fruit, makes it more focused and layered, again this lovely floral feel to it, good length. Bottle came directly from the Château. 89