Château Ferrière Troisième Cru Classé Red 2005 Margaux
Description
Viticulture
Surface of the vineyard-15 hectares. Soil-deep gravels on limestone substrate. Plantation-70 % cabernet sauvignon, 30 % merlot. Average age of the vineyard-45 years. Density-9 100 plants/ha. Yield-800 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 26 days.
Wine aging
In oak barrels during 18 months. 40 % of new oak.
Vintage details
5 to 40 years.
Tasting notes
The 2005 vintage has produced a wine with an outstanding balance. The beautiful color is purple, dark and shiny. The nose is still very reserved and elegant with notes of black fruits and blond tobacco. The palate is powerful and structured, giving the impression of a great freshness. The final is long and elegant. The powerful and structured mouth leaves an impression of freshness. The finish is long and elegant. We feel the potential to come. To drink between 2014 and 2030.