Château Ferrière 2023

Very pure fruit here, showing blackberries and black cherries, as well as hints of walnuts. Medium body. The tannins are fine-grained and well integrated. I like the concentration on the center-palate and the freshness on the finish. It’s structured and long, with lively fruit and a hint of salt at the end. Minerally. 68% cabernet sauvignon, 28% merlot, 3.5% petit verdot and 0.5% cabernet franc. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification

Imagine a woman 1.8 meters tall with skin as soft as snow cream—that’s the vision Château Ferrière presented in the 2023 vintage. Perhaps due to atmospheric pressure, my first tasting felt somewhat closed off, but the second tasting fully revealed Château Ferrière’s true character. The scents of hyacinth and sour plum paste are bursting forth, accompanied by the sweet aromas of caramel and cappuccino swirling on the palate. The tannins in the finish have a bit of temperament, creating a captivating “approach-avoidance” sensation.

68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 3.5% Petit Verdot, 0.5% Cabernet Franc. A very intense, fruity bouquet with notes of elderberry and blackberry, complemented by a refreshing hint of garrigue. Juicy from the start, the Ferrière is dense and linear. Its tannins are velvety and well integrated. A sapid, persistent wine that deserves to evolve. 2028-2040

The 2023 Ferrière is a strong effort, bursting with aromas of dark berries, spices and boot polish, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered palate with a broad attack, good depth at the core and sweet structuring tannins. It's a blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 3.5% Petit Verdot and a touch of Cabernet Franc. William Kelley