Chateau Ferriere is one of fourteen 3rd growth wines in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification of wines. It is situated in the Margaux region.
The winery is named after its founder, Gabriel Ferriere, who was a royal in charge of the king's hunts during the 18th century. The winery was sold in 1914 to Armand Feuillerat, who at time also owned Château Marquis de Terme. In 1952, Alexis Lichine took over the management of Château Ferrière and leased the vineyard until 1991. Between 1952-19911, most of the grapes of the winery were used for Château Lascombes, another second growth wine in Margaux, and very little Ferriere was produced.
Initially the winery was only 8 hectares but today it is 24 hectares planted 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot. The estate is now run by Claire Villars-Lurton, manager of Château Haut-Bages-Liberal and Château La Gurge, and wife of Gonzague Lurton, owner of Château Durfort-Vivens.
The terroir is gravel with chalk and sand. The vines are on average almost 50 years of age. They have some of the best soils in Cantenac. The winery was certified organic in 2015 and certified biodynamic in 2018. Typically,, the wines are aged in 40% new, French oak barrels for about 18 months. Starting with the 2016 vintage, 20% of the wines are aged in amphora. For the 2017 vintage, the blend of the wine is 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc.
For more information about this winery, please visit their website at www.gc-lurton-estates.com/fr/...
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