Château Ferrière Troisième Cru Classé Red 2014 Margaux
Description
Viticulture
Surface of the vineyard-20 hectares. Soil-deep gravels on limestone substrate. Plantation-51 % cabernet sauvignon, 41 % merlot, 2 % cabernet franc et 6% petit verdot Average age of the vineyard-45 years. Density-10 000 plants/ha. Yield-700 g/plant. Growing-Traditional - Organic farming. 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
7 to 25 years.
Tasting notes
The nose expresses aromas of black and ripe berries (blackcurrant and blackberries) and floral notes. A beautiful freshness, neatness and aromatic precision. On the palate, the texture is harmonious, with wrapped and fine tannins. The fruit give a very pleasant style and accompanies the wine in its length.