Vintages
Package
Country
France, Bordeaux
Geo Indication
Margaux AOC-AOP
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon N (70%)
Merlot N (30%)
Chemical analysis
ABV: 12.5%
Château Ferrière Troisième Cru Classé Red 2002 Margaux
Red
Description
Viticulture
Surface of the vineyard-12 hectares. Soil-deep gravels on limestone substrate. Plantation-70 % cabernet sauvignon, 30 % merlot. Average age of the vineyard-45 years old. Density-10 000 plants/ha. Yield-600 to 700 g/plant. Growing-traditional-Integrated wine growing management. Harvest-hand picking.
Vinification
Traditional in concrete and wooden vats, whose volumes are proportional to the plots. Fermentation on skins-18 to 24 days.
Wine aging
In oak barrels during 18 months. 40 % of new oak.
Vintage details
5 to 30 years.
Tasting notes
It has a nice balance, which is supported by a frame of fine and tasty tannins. It offers a good ripeness of the aromas and of the tannins. Its concentration forecasts a good capacity in ageing.
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“The 2002 seems like a return to a more traditional wine that has made the reputation of the Margaux appellation.”
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