Château Ferrière
About Château Ferrière
Taking its name from the Ferrière family, a renowned player in maritime brokerage who acquired the estate at the end of the 17th century, Château Ferrière remained in the hands of the Ferrière family for more than 300 years, proudly earning its Third Growth status in the 1855 classification. It was subsequently acquired by the Merlaut family at the end of the 1980s and was eventually inherited by Claire Villars in 1992 upon the sudden passing of her parents. Today, Château Ferrière is managed by Claire and her husband, Gonzague Lurton, owner of Château Durfort-Vivens.
Viniculture
Formerly the smallest Bordeaux Classified Growth, Château Ferrière has since increased its acreage to well over 20 hectares of vines planted to 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot. The average vine age is 45 years old and vineyards are planted to a density of 10,000 vines per hectare. Attaining both organic and biodynamic certification in 2015 and 2018 respectively, Château Ferrière produces harmonious and expressive wines that are certainly gaining a steady following.
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Bordeaux | 1 | 91 (WS) | HK$7,060.00 | |||||
Wine Spectator (91)This offers blackberry, currant and hints of meat on the nose. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a meat, berry and light vanilla character. Has a velvety texture, with pretty fruit. Best after 2011. 4,165 cases made. -JS |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (VN (AG)) | HK$1,700.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)The 2015 Ferrière is terrific. Black cherry, plum, lavender and spice give the 2015 its super distinctive dark profile. Juicy and generous on the palate, the 2015 has developed into a very nice Margaux that plays on the darker end of the fruit spectrum. The 2015 is dense and powerful, but also impeccably balanced. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WE) | HK$5,705.00 | |||||
Wine Enthusiast (94)From a vineyard that is now biodynamic, the wine has gained an extra dimension of fruit. At the same time, the tannins give the wine density that will stand it in good stead as it ages. This is for the long term. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 95-96 (JS) | HK$4,900.00 | |||||
James Suckling (95-96)Full-bodied with layers of bark, black tea and intense blackberry and earth. Iodine, too. It’s powerful, chewy and focused. 68% cabernet, 27% merlot, 3% petite verdot and 2% cabernet franc. From biodynamically grown grapes. Demeter certification. |