Château Ferrière is one of the smallest estates in the 1855 Classification. Under the direction of Claire Villars-Lurton, the property is fully certified organic and biodynamic, making it a distinct outlier in the appellation for its minimalist winemaking approach.

Ferrière avoids the heavy, highly extracted oak style common in Bordeaux. It relies on a very high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon and utilizes concrete eggs and amphorae alongside traditional barrels for aging. The result is a highly precise, lower-alcohol Margaux focused entirely on energy, raw fruit purity, and limestone-driven tension rather than wood spice and density.

Tasting Notes

• Aromas: High-toned redcurrant, fresh blackberry, graphite, and a distinct punch of dried violets.

• Palate: Lean, bright, and strictly focused. It leads with high acidity and tight, chalky tannins, finishing with a clean, stony minerality.

• Perfect Pairings: Leaner red meats, roasted duck breast, lamb chops with fresh herbs, or wild mushroom dishes.

Wine Specifications

• Classification: Third Growth (3ème Grand Cru Classé)

• Appellation: Margaux, Bordeaux, France

• Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon (typically 65-70%), Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot

• Aging Potential: Great (Tight in its youth; rewards 10–25 years of cellaring)