2010 Chateau Ferran Rouge

The Pessac-Léognan commune has the best soils of the Graves area in Bordeaux and represents all of the classed growth estates. The soils here are very similar to those of the Médoc to the north, while the climate is milder and gives the wines a touch more richness. Chateau Ferran employ hand harvesting, strict sorting of the grapes, and sensitive wine making techniques to ensure their wine is equal to the top wines of the appellation. Their red wine is a blend of 60% Merlot, with the balance Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

Opaque black dark crimson colour with a deep dark crimson red hue. The nose displays good aromatic lift with scents of blackcurrants and black cherries followed by some cedary tobacco, subtle earth and spice. Medium to full bodied the palate is filled with rich blackcurrant and black cherry flavours over a background of toasty cedar, earth and spice. Dryish finish with solid firmish but fine grained tannins. Aftertaste of blackcurrant, earth and spicy cedar.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc 14%

Other Reviews…
Sexy, lush, and deep ruby/purple in color, ripe, sweet notes of plums, black currants and cherries jump from the glass of this sleeper of the vintage. An undeniably endearing style of wine, generously endowed, plump and easy to appreciate, its evolved complexity and fleshy fruit make for a delicious yet classic Graves to drink over the next decade or more. Bravo! Drink 2013-2023.
90 points
Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate

A wine with lots of juicy fruit and chewy tannins yet smoky and earthy. Full body, with mushroom character and a long finish. Needs time to soften. Try in 2017.
92 points
James Suckling