Château FERRIÈRE
3ème grand cru classé
- 2009
- Margaux
The smallest classified growth of Margaux (8 ha), Ferrière is a traditional, straightforward and pleasant Margaux, moderately powerful but perfectly balanced. Its ageing capacity is undeniable. Same owner as Haut-Bages-Libéral. In organic conversion since the 2012 vintage, certified from the 2015 vintage, and now in the list of the 25 best French producers for the Bettane&Desseauve 2020 guide. Bravo !
- To keep or to drink :
- Ready to drink
- Apogée :
- 2020-2032
From the same producer
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Totally surrounded by classified growths, La Gurgue enjoys a privileged terroir, and the attentive care of Mrs Villars (also owner of Ferrière, classified growth of Margaux, and Haut-Bages-Libéral, classified growth of Pauillac), distinguished in the Top 25 of the best producers of the Bettane&Desseauve 2020 guide. Certainly the best quality/price/pleasure ratio in the appellation.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2030
- Potential alcohol:
- 13%
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The smallest classified growth of Margaux (8 ha), Ferrière is a traditional, straightforward and pleasant Margaux, moderately powerful but perfectly balanced. Its ageing capacity is undeniable. Same owner as Haut-Bages-Libéral. In organic conversion since the 2012 vintage, certified from the 2015 vintage, and now in the list of the 25 best French producers for the Bettane&Desseauve 2020 guide. Bravo !
Rated 96/100 by the Revue du Vin de France « Ce cru très en forme cultive un style très personnel, sur la finesse et la gourmandise. Le 2018 en témoigne et propose une bouche très fondue, harmonieuse, dopée par une tension fraîche en finale. » (Nov. 2020)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2025-2038
- Potential alcohol:
- 14.5%
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The smallest classified growth of Margaux (8 ha), Ferrière is a traditional, straightforward and pleasant Margaux, moderately powerful but perfectly balanced. Its ageing capacity is undeniable. Same owner as Haut-Bages-Libéral. In organic conversion since the 2012 vintage, certified from the 2015 vintage, and now in the list of the 25 best French producers for the Bettane&Desseauve 2020 guide. Bravo !
Rated 94/100 by Antonio Galloni « Deep, rich and ample on the palate with tremendous depth and a long finish, Ferrière is an absolute winner in 2017. [...] The 2017 is flat-out delicious. » (March 2020)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2023-2032
- Potential alcohol:
- 13.5%
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The smallest classified growth of Margaux (8 ha), Ferrière is a traditional, straightforward and pleasant Margaux, moderately powerful but perfectly balanced. Its ageing capacity is undeniable. Same owner as Haut-Bages-Libéral. In organic conversion since the 2012 vintage, certified from the 2015 vintage, and now in the list of the 25 best French producers for the Bettane&Desseauve 2020 guide. Bravo !
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2024-2034
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The smallest classified growth of Margaux (8 ha), Ferrière is a traditional, straightforward and pleasant Margaux, moderately powerful but perfectly balanced. Its ageing capacity is undeniable. Same owner as Haut-Bages-Libéral. In organic conversion since the 2012 vintage, certified from the 2015 vintage, and now in the list of the 25 best French producers for the Bettane&Desseauve 2020 guide. Bravo !
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2016-2025
- Potential alcohol:
- 13%
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The smallest classified growth of Margaux (8 ha), Ferrière is a traditional, straightforward and pleasant Margaux, moderately powerful but perfectly balanced. Its ageing capacity is undeniable. Same owner as Haut-Bages-Libéral. In organic conversion since the 2012 vintage, certified from the 2015 vintage, and now in the list of the 25 best French producers for the Bettane&Desseauve 2020 guide. Bravo !
Re-tasted 10 years later by the Revue du Vin de France, it is rated 17.5/20 "a wine more delicate than massive, but this balance suits it perfectly".
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2020-2030
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The smallest classified growth of Margaux (8 ha), Ferrière is a traditional, straightforward and pleasant Margaux, moderately powerful but perfectly balanced. Its ageing capacity is undeniable. Same owner as Haut-Bages-Libéral. In organic conversion since the 2012 vintage, certified from the 2015 vintage, and now in the list of the 25 best French producers for the Bettane&Desseauve 2020 guide. Bravo !
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2015-2025
- Potential alcohol:
- 13%
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The smallest classified growth of Margaux (8 ha), Ferrière is a traditional, straightforward and pleasant Margaux, moderately powerful but perfectly balanced. Its ageing capacity is undeniable. Same owner as Haut-Bages-Libéral. In organic conversion since the 2012 vintage, certified from the 2015 vintage, and now in the list of the 25 best French producers for the Bettane&Desseauve 2020 guide. Bravo !
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2015-2025
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In organic conversion from 2013, Durfort-Vivens was one of the very first classified growths in the Médoc to claim and display organic certification from 2016. M. Bettane is one of its most fervent defenders: "the quality/price ratio remains absolutely unique at this level of quality of terroir and work.
Bettane is a fan of Durfort-Vivens "the price/quality ratio remains absolutely unique at this level of quality local and work," even adding for the 2013 "magnificent texture, great nobility and aromatic sincerity, amazing length, do not miss it ! Rated 17.5/20. "
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 5 to 10 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2040
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In organic conversion from 2013, Durfort-Vivens was one of the very first classified growths in the Médoc to claim and display organic certification from 2016. M. Bettane is one of its most fervent defenders: "the quality/price ratio remains absolutely unique at this level of quality of terroir and work.
Bettane is a fan of Durfort-Vivens "the price/quality ratio remains absolutely unique at this level of quality local and work," even adding for the 2013 "magnificent texture, great nobility and aromatic sincerity, amazing length, do not miss it ! Rated 17.5/20. "
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2024-2040
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In organic conversion from 2013, Durfort-Vivens was one of the very first classified growths in the Médoc to claim and display organic certification from 2016. M. Bettane is one of its most fervent defenders: "the quality/price ratio remains absolutely unique at this level of quality of terroir and work.
Bettane is a fan of Durfort-Vivens "the price/quality ratio remains absolutely unique at this level of quality local and work," even adding for the 2013 "magnificent texture, great nobility and aromatic sincerity, amazing length, do not miss it ! Rated 17.5/20. "
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2034
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Since 2010, Claire Villars (also in Ferrière and La Gurgue), puts back in the saddle Haut-Bages Liberal. With a qualitative terroir (contiguous to Latour), this Classified Growth in the process of organic conversion has become, for a reasonable price, Pauillac's bargain.
Rated 94/100 by the Revue du Vin de France « 2018 est une très belle réussite pour Haut-Bages : le vin s'est étoffé et a gagné en précision. Un rouge complet et dense qui ne manque pas de raffinement. » (Nov. 2020)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2023-2033
- Potential alcohol:
- 14.5%
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Since 2010, Claire Villars (also in Ferrière and La Gurgue), puts back in the saddle Haut-Bages Liberal. With a qualitative terroir (contiguous to Latour), this Classified Growth in the process of organic conversion has become, for a reasonable price, Pauillac's bargain.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2024-2036
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Since 2010, Claire Villars (also in Ferrière and La Gurgue), puts back in the saddle Haut-Bages Liberal. With a qualitative terroir (contiguous to Latour), this Classified Growth in the process of organic conversion has become, for a reasonable price, Pauillac's bargain.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2025-2034
- Potential alcohol:
- 13.5%
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Since 2010, Claire Villars (also in Ferrière and La Gurgue), puts back in the saddle Haut-Bages Liberal. With a qualitative terroir (contiguous to Latour), this Classified Growth in the process of organic conversion has become, for a reasonable price, Pauillac's bargain.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2015-2025