Chateau Ferriere 2014 - Margaux 4df5d4d9d819b397555d03cedf085f48

Vinous

88 / 100

byNeal Martinthe3/28/2018

The 2014 Ferrière has a backward bouquet with brambly black fruit, graphite, pressed violets and cedar aromas that gather pace with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin. It just feels a little muddled on the finish compared to its peers. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.

Jamessuckling.com

94 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/16/2017

Who says that Margaux has to be a “feminine” wine? This has intense red currant and delicate savory notes on the nose, but on the palate it’s a tight, firm wine that has some real power and excellent aging potential. From biodynamically grown grapes. Try drinking in 2020.

Vinous

89 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe2/6/2017

The 2014 Ferrière offers good up-front intensity and depth, with plenty of dark red cherry, smoke, tobacco, game and underbrush notes. Pliant but also a touch rustic in its tannins, the 2014 will drink well for at least a few years.

Wine Enthusiast

92 / 100

byRoger Vossthe2/2/2017

This is a wine to watch as it develops slowly. It is all structure, concentrated and solid. Dense tannins vie with the black-currant fruits from the high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend. Drink this wine from 2024.

Le Point

15 / 20

byJacques Dupontthe5/21/2015

Fruits rouges, floral, cerise, bouche souple, fruitée, droite, élégante, souple, assez soyeuse. 

Vinous

87-90 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/11/2015

Dark red cherry, smoke, tobacco, game and incense are pushed forward in the 2014 Ferrière, an attractive, mid-weight wine to drink in its youth, while the flavors remain fresh. Hints of sweet tobacco, earthiness and lavender add nuance on the close.

The Wine Cellar Insider

85-88 / 100

byJeff Levethe5/5/2015

With a bright, classic, red berry character, this medium-bodied wine finishes on the crisp side of the red fruit style range. 85-88 Pts

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/30/2015

The Château Ferrière 2014 has a lovely nose that is punchy and bright: violet-tinged black fruit that are vivacious and precise. The palate is medium-bodied with a citrus fresh entry, a keen thread of acidity, good weight in the mouth with a surprisingly (for Ferrière) structured finish. There is a sense of energy here that wins you over and it should be translated into the wine post-bottling. One not to overlook as this is often keenly priced compared to its peers.

Jancis Robinson

16 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/20/2015

Notably deep blueish purple. Very heady and ripe. A bit sour and austere. Hard work! Some fruit weight but a heck of a lot of acidity too. Drink 2021-2034

Asian Palate

85 / 100

byJeannie Cho Lee MWthe4/20/2015

Balanced, fairly simple wine with hints of violet and cherry. Well made but unexciting and quite simple on the mid-palate and finish. Modest length.

Decanter.com

17 / 20

bySteven Spurrierthe4/17/2015

Fine, fragrant Cabernet nose. Shows well both its Margaux elegance and 2014's clean fruit and high acidity. Not a big wine but nice florality and persistence. Drink: 2018-2028 (90)

Jamessuckling.com

92-93 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/10/2015

This shows a wonderful finish with lots of blackcurrants and blackberries. A full bodied, serious and back-ended wine. Very serious. Excellent potential.

timatkin.com

92 / 100

byTim Atkin MWthe4/7/2015

René Gabriel

17 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe4/1/2015

Tiefes Purpur, satt in der Mitte, Granatschimmer am Rand. Würziges, dichtes Bouquet, Waldfrüchte, dunkle Röstnoten und Rosenpfeffer. Im Gaumen satt, fleischig mit gutem Rückhalt, noch leicht aufrauend. Hat ein spannendes Potential. Er läuft neu unter Bio. 17/20 2023 – 2047

Wine Enthusiast

92 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/1/2015

91–93. Barrel Sample. This is a solidly structured wine that is full of dry tannins. It has weight and the potential for richness. Strong black-currant flavors from the Cabernet Sauvignon shine through.   — R.V.  (3/31/2015)

Wine Spectator

88-91 / 100

byJames Molesworththe3/31/2015

Presents a blast of bright plum and cassis fruit, along with a noticeable savory edge and notes of violet and white pepper. The acidity is a bit perky through thefinish, but this should be pretty if it settles in.