Château Ferrière Troisième Cru Classé Red 2008 Margaux
Description
Viticulture
Surface of the vineyard-16 hectares. Soil-Deep gravels on limestone substrate. Plantation-55 % cabernet sauvignon, 40 % merlot, 5% de cabernet franc. Average age of the vineyard-45 years. Density-10 000 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 24 days.
Wine aging
In oak barrels during 18 months. 40 % of new oak.
Vintage details
5 to 35 years.
Tasting notes
The nose has nice aromas of red and black fruits (cherry). The nose is pretty elegant. In mouth, the tannins already start getting supple with roundness and freshness. A fruity, precise and balanced wine was produced and without austerity. Nature has given this vintage more power and elegance.