Chateau Ferriere 2016

Chateau Ferriere is a Margaux red wine from a historic Third Growth estate. Its vineyard is planted primarily to Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc. The wine reflects its gravel-rich Margaux terroir through structured fruit, freshness, fine tannins, and an elegant Bordeaux profile.

Food Pairing: Pairs best with herb-crusted lamb rack, grilled beef tenderloin, roast duck, or mushroom gratin.

94 Points - James Suckling

Tangy and fruity with spice and berry character. Full body, chewy tannins and a tight finish. This will fill out nicely in barrel. From biodynamic grapes.

94 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2016 Ferriere is an accomplished Margaux for the vintage. It has a feminine, refined bouquet with blackberry, wild strawberry and light rose petal aromas, just a hint of vanilla from the new oak that is neatly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe, quite juicy tannin. This is very harmonious with fine tannin, impressive depth and a sense of mineralite that is in tune with this vintage. I thought that the 2015 Ferriere was excellent, but this is another step up. Bravo, Clare Villars Lurton!

94 Points - Wine Enthusiast

Now run biodynamically, this estate is managed by Claire Villars-Lurton. This wine's bright fruit is crisp and full of acidity. The structure underlines the fruitiness, bringing some weight to the wine. It needs time, so drink from 2026.

93 Points - Vinous

The 2016 Ferriere is a dense, full-bodied wine that is going to need at least a few years in bottle to shed some of its tannins. Old vines imbue the 2016 with a palpable sense of power and resonance that comes through in the wine's dark, somber personality. The tannins are equally imposing though, so patience is essential. Blackberry, smoke and gravel are some of the notes that build as the 2016 starts to open in the glass.

91 Points - Decanter

Poised but subdued notes of blackberry, bilberry and hawthorn lead into a palate that settles in the glass. You can feel the tannins build up fairly swiftly, and they come in on the mid-palate to provide some welcome framing for the fruit. Bottled in September, only a month before this tasting, which will have an impact of course, but it still seems just a touch below the 2015. Currently undergoing biodynamic conversion. Matured in 40% new oak. Eric Boissenot consults.