Chateau Ferriere 2012 - Margaux 4df5d4d9d819b397555d03cedf085f48

Wine Advocate

85 / 100

byNeal Martinthe10/28/2016

Tasted blind at the Southward 2012 tasting, the 2012 Ferrière came across as a little green on the nose, pinched at first and never really mustering requisite fruit intensity. The palate is medium-bodied with "stringy" tannins, earthy red fruit and a slightly attenuated finish. I harbored modest expectations from this Ferrière out of barrel, but on this occasion I felt it just lacked a bit of vigor. Tasted January 2016.

Jamessuckling.com

92 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/15/2015

A wine that is young and bright with currant and berry character. Hints of minerals too. Opens in the glass. Polished and gorgeous. Drink now or hold.

Jancis Robinson

15 / 20

the12/11/2014

Deep crimson. Coffee, dustiness and cassis-leaf aromas. Lots of capsicum. Lacks ripe fruit on the palate,though there is some sweetness so the tannins are a bit dry on the finish. (JH)13% Drink 2018-2026

Jancis Robinson

15 / 20

the10/23/2014

Deep crimson. Coffee, dustiness and cassis-leaf aromas. Lots of capsicum. Lacks ripe fruit on the palate,though there is some sweetness so the tannins are a bit dry on the finish. (JH) 2018-2026

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

87-89 / 100

byIan D'Agatathe6/30/2013

(62% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot, 4% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot; 43 h/h yield): Medium-deep red.  Bright aromas of red berries, tobacco and flowers.  Sweet, silky and rather small-scaled, but with very good balance to the sappy red fruit and tobacco flavors.  Finishes easygoing and uncomplicated, with decent length and a complete absence of rough edges.  Ferrière may never be the last word in concentration or complexity,  but owner Claire Lurton is amazingly adept at fashioning a charming, easy-to-drink wine from this estate virtually every year.

Le Point

16 / 20

byJacques Dupontthe5/16/2013

Fruits noirs, mûre, bouche tendue, vive, bien fruitée, le fruit est motivé par l'acidité. Délicat, assez fin et dense. O= 2017 G= 13 ans.

Asian Palate

82 / 100

byJeannie Cho Lee MWthe5/15/2013

Elegant, perfumed with nice aromatics but weak mid palate and finish. Simple, lean flavours with tannins that are light and soft. Enjoy young.

Wine Advocate

86-88 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/3/2013

Tasted from a barrel sample at en primeur. A blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc picked from 1 until 10 October, the Ferriere has a light earthy bouquet that needs to muster more vigour once in bottle. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and pretty, light redcurrant and strawberry fruit that lead to an almost Burgundy-like fleshy finish. This may merit a higher score after bottling. Tasted April 2013.

Wine Spectator

88-91 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/30/2013

On the tangy side now, with pomegranate, bergamot, red currant and cherry fruit wrapped in briary tannins. A bit chewy on the finish, but displaying good purity and density. —J.M.

matthewjukes.com

16 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe4/30/2013

My Bettane + Desseauve

15,5-16 / 20

the4/25/2013

Assez plein, dense, tannins fermes, peu évolué.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

15 / 20

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/22/2013

La couleur est sombre et le nez discret. Bouche discrète et aussi fruitée, aromatique, au corps et à la longueur moyens.

Decanter.com

16,8 / 20

bySteven Spurrierthe4/22/2013

Dense colour, good solid extraction of fruit, more robust than in the past, a bit raw now, but good future. 16.75/20pts ( 89/100pts)Drink: 2017 - 2028

Jancis Robinson

15,5 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/19/2013

Drink 2020-2030Dark and lustrous. Very headily scented. Then dry oak. Disjointed at present. Very green finish. Raw fruit. Shame because it starts so well…

Jamessuckling.com

90-91 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/4/2013

Lots of finesse to this wine in the vintage with blueberry, mineral and floral character. Full body, with integrated tannins and a fresh finish. Perhaps better than 2011.