Château Ferrière Troisième Cru Classé Red 2016 Margaux
Description
Viticulture
Surface of the vineyar-20 hectares. Soil-deep gravels on limestone. Plantation-51 % cabernet sauvignon, 41 % merlot, 2 % cabernet frand and 6 % petit verdot. Average age of the vineyard-45 years old. Density-10 000 plants / ha plants/ha. Yield-1,5 kg / plant g/plant. Growing-certified organic farming and under process to biodynamics. Harvest-hand picking.
Vinification
Traditional winemaking - Plot selection. Fermentation on skins-19 to 24 days.
Wine aging
In French oak barrel during 18 month, 40% of new oak.
Vintage details
Conservation 35 years.
Tasting notes
Beautiful intense ruby red color. The nose reveals red and black fruits (raspberry, cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant) and is very expressive. Hints of vanilla, licorice and spices (pepper, cardamom) bring an aromatic complexity. On the palate, there is an aromatic precision and structure is fully expressed. The wine is juicy with silky and wrapped tannins. The well-integrated freshness gives the wine its full dimension. The finish is very long and velvety. It's a pure pleasure.