Chateau Ferriere 2015

ANTONIO GALLONI: "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."

DECANTER: "Fairly closed on the nose, followed by some earthy aspects on the attack - it is markedly less overworked than some. You feel there is land here and the grapes come from it, not just piped in by glove-wearing beauties. There is tension and grip on the finish, and a joyfulness to the Cabernet-dominated black fruits. Certified organic, the estate is currently converting to biodynamic certification. 40% new oak. Drinking Window 2025 - 2040."

FALSTAFF: "Dunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung, frische Pflaumen, süße Herzkirschen, mit einem Hauch von dunklem Beerenkonfit unterlegt, zarte vegetale Nuancen. Frisch, wieder etwas rustikal Blättriges im Kern, salzige Nuancen, mittlere Komplexität. Zitroniger Touch im Nachhall."

JAMES SUCKLING: "This has an array of very assertive dark berries and plums with graphite and cedary oak. The palate is more muscular here. More assertive firmness to the tannins. Give it time. Try from 2023."

JEB DUNNUCK: "An outstanding Margaux is the 2015 Château Ferrière which is roughly two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon and one-third Merlot (there are tiny amounts of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc). A deep ruby/purple-tinged color is followed by a slightly lifted, black and blue fruit, scorched earth and violet-scented 2015 that offers medium-bodied richness, bright acidity, and ripe tannin. The lifted, slightly volatile note gives me pause, but there’s plenty to like here and It should evolve gracefully for 15-20 years."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "The best wine I have ever tasted here. Medium bodied, finesse in style with fresh, sweet, ripe red berries, spice and dusty, cherry finish, with a hint of dust in the tannins."

VINUM: "Alles ist absolut klasse an diesem Wein: die aromatische Komplexität, die umwerfende Frische und besondere Rasse mit der spürbaren, schon fast burgundischen Säure, die den Tanninen ohne Ecken und Kanten besonderen Pep verleiht, und die grosse Länge."

WEINWISSER: "Dunkles Granat, recht satt in der Mitte, rubiner Rand. Verführerisches, schier parfümiertes Bouquet, Kirschtöne und Waldhimbeeren, fein mit Kräuternoten unterlegt. Im Gaumen mit Power, aber auch mit Finessen aufwartend, die Tannine sind reif, das Finale aromatisch. Toll gelungen."

WINE ENTHUSIAST: "Biodynamic from this vintage, Ferrière is closely associated both through family and vineyard practices with Durfort-Vivens. With dusty tannins and beautiful black-currant fruits, this wine is both rich and juicy, finishing with crisp acidity. Drink from 2024."

WINESPECTATOR: " This is solid, with brambly grip running in lockstep with a solid core of plum and black currant preserve flavors. Shows ample energy through the finish, where alder and tobacco notes check in. Not as dense as the top examples, but delivers terrific fruit and expression. Best from 2020 through 2030. 5,833 cases made."