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Chateau Ferriere 2005

Name: Chateau Ferriere 2005
Brand: Chateau Ferriere
SKU: 1441/05
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.82 (1188 reviews)

Third Growth -

Bordeaux

Margaux

- Red - See details

Wine Spectator | 91

R. Gabriel | 18

J. Robinson | 16

Vinous - A. Galloni | 89

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Marks and reviews

/100

Wine Spectator

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.

/20

Jancis Robinson

Mid crimson with some development. Pretty hot and extracted on the nose. Sweet and rewarding even if a little jagged and lacklustre on the finish. (JR)

/100

Vinous

Antonio Galloni

The 2005 Ferrière is a fruity, easy-going Margaux to drink now and over the next few years. Crushed flowers, sweet red berry fruit, dried herbs, iron and spice are all nicely lifted. Ferrière is a bit light, but it retains terrific freshness and has aged beautifully, even if it is not terribly complex. The tannins are a bit gritty, so I would not wait too long here, as that will only become more prominent over time.

/100

Jeff Leve

Leve Jeff

Ready to drink, classically styled, with a focus on its bright red fruits and its earthy, cedar and tobacco leaf character, the wine is medium-bodied, crisp and lively, with a bite to the red fruits on the finish.

/20

Weinwisser

Deep purple, dense at the core. Berry-scented bouquet, red cherries, pink pepper, lovely spice, plum skins, with a perfumed character. Textured palate with ample extract, showing flesh and muscle, quite powerful, underscoring the tremendous potential. A distinctive Margaux combining class and power.

/20

René Gabriel

Deep purple, dense at the core. Berry-scented bouquet with red cherries, pink pepper, lovely spiciness, plum skins, and a perfumed impression. A structured palate with ample extract, showing flesh and muscle, quite powerful, underscoring its tremendous potential. A distinctive Margaux that wavers between class and power. 07: Concentrated, direct fruit; ripe berries intermingled with delicate honey notes from very ripe Merlot. On the palate, powerful with balanced astringency. A great wine that blends Grand Cru with characterful bourgeois notes.

/20

André Kunz

Fresh, elegant, fragrant bouquet of black cherries, blueberries, and tobacco. Balanced, full, elegant palate with fine tannins, tightly knit structure, complex aromatics, and a long, fresh finish. 18/20 drink - 2034

/100

Jane Anson

This has supple, silky red fruits and gentle waves of tobacco, with an earthy finish. Ready to drink, plenty to enjoy. First bottle (during the tasting) was corked; retried from a second bottle at home.

/100

Jean-Marc Quarin

Black color, dark, beautiful, deep. Fine, fruity and very aromatic nose. One of the finest ever seen in this cru. With swirling, it remains pure and extremely fruity. Rich from the attack, the wine unfolds dense yet caressing, broad, juicy, and very flavorful. Long, tasty finish that’s hard to spit out. A presentation totally different from the en primeur stage. The wine is much more seductive today.

/100

Wine Enthusiast

Roger Voss

90-92 Barrel sample. Dark, dry and tannic this wine currently offers little in the way of fruit. The tannins are firm, solidly based and only hinting at the fruit underneath. It's a tough wine at the moment, but the structure will certainly see it into a good maturity.

Description

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Ferrière 2005

Tasting

Appearance

The wine displays a deep ruby-red color with garnet highlights.

Nose

The nose reveals a lovely aromatic complexity with notes of black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry), accompanied by hints of tobacco and delicate floral touches. Subtle aromas of spices and toasted oak complete this elegant bouquet.

Palate

On the palate, this wine charms with its power and elegance. The attack is full-bodied, followed by a velvety texture carried by fine, perfectly integrated tannins. The palate unveils flavors of ripe fruit lifted by a fine minerality that brings freshness and definition. The finish, long and persistent, leaves an impression of refinement characteristic of the Margaux appellation.

Food and wine pairings

This Château Ferrière 2005 pairs ideally with roasted red meats such as beef tenderloin or herb-roasted leg of lamb. It also matches perfectly with duck breast or aged cheeses such as Comté or Cantal.

Serving and cellaring

Château Ferrière 2005 is best served between 16 and 18°C. Decanting for one to two hours before serving will allow the wine to fully reveal its aromatic complexity. This vintage can be enjoyed until around 2035.

An elegant and structured Margaux Grand Cru Classé

The estate

Château Ferrière, nestled in the heart of the Margaux appellation, traces its roots back to the 18th century. Since being acquired in 1988 by the Villars family, this 3rd Growth Grand Cru Classé has enjoyed a new momentum. First led by Bernadette Villars and then by her daughter Claire, the estate is now run by two generations of committed women, emblematic figures of Bordeaux’s Left Bank.

The vineyard

The Château Ferrière vineyard covers sixteen hectares in the heart of the Margaux appellation. The vines grow on deep Garonne gravel soils over a subsoil of calcareous marls and chalky materials. This geological composition provides optimal drainage and lends the wines a distinctive minerality. The high planting density encourages grape concentration and the expression of the terroir.

The vintage

The 2005 vintage is considered one of the most exceptional in the recent history of Bordeaux. After a mild winter, the season enjoyed ideal conditions from May onward, with generous sunshine and moderate rainfall. The hot, dry summer, punctuated by cool nights, enabled slow, even ripening of the grapes. The harvest took place under perfect sanitary conditions, yielding fruit of remarkable concentration and balance.

Winemaking and aging

The Château Ferrière 2005 harvest was carried out by hand with rigorous parcel selection. Vinification took place in concrete and wooden vats, with temperature-controlled fermentations and measured daily pump-overs during a three-week maceration. Aging lasted eighteen months with a carefully considered distribution: 40% in new barrels, 40% in once-used barrels, and 20% in amphorae, bringing complexity and structure while preserving the fruit’s freshness.

Grape varieties
Cabernet sauvignon (51 %)
Merlot (41 %)
Petit verdot (6 %)
Cabernet franc (2 %)

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