Ferrière - Margaux 2012

Wine Advocate

85

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

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

byJancis Robinsonthe12/11/2014

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

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

87-89

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

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

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

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

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

byMatthew Jukesthe4/30/2013

Decanter.com

16,8

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

Jean-Marc QUARIN

15

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.

Jancis Robinson

15,5

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

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.