critic reviews
The 2025 Ferrière was picked from 5 to 19 September, and this year includes a slightly higher percentage of Petit Verdot. It is matured in 35% new barrels and 30% in ovoid concrete tanks/amphora. This has a delightful, well-defined bouquet with iris flower and subtle undergrowth scents, plenty of black fruit, yet it feels streamlined and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, silky smooth in texture, a keen line of acidity and more minéralité on the finish compared to its Margaux “sibling”, La Gurgue. This is a delicious Margaux that will be approachable in its youth but will age in bottle. Just 12.7% alcohol here.
A little higher Petit Verdot in the blend than usual, this is highly enjoyable, with precision and fleshly black fruits, noticeably bright with a defined frame. Harvest September 5 to 19. Yield 25 hl/ha. 35% new oak. 3.8 pH, Charles de Ravinio, new director at La Gurgue and Ferrière has done a great job with this first vintage working alongside owner Claire Villars-Lurton (I only learnt of his arrival after commenting on how good the wines were tasting).