Château Ferran Pessac-Léognan 2015

Château Ferran 2015 Producer: Château Ferran – Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux Owner: Philippe and Ghislaine Lacoste Variety: 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot – grapes harvested manually Color t nSmell: fruity, with a beautiful minerality and aroma of currants, red and black fruits (raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, cherries) interwoven with hints of spices (especially pepper) Taste: fragrant, round, elegant and balanced, with silky tannins, beautiful aromas of berries and mineral finish Gastronomic recommendations: mushroom entrees, lamb tenderloin, chicken steak, fish, mushroom dishes and, of course, truffles Alcohol: 14% T: 17 ° C Optimal consumption period: 2020 – 2040 Wine in stainless steel tanks and matured in 33% new barrels. 94 James Suckling points: “Lively plum and strawberry nose. Corpulent, very dense and complete on the palate. A very beautiful tannic structure and aromatic finish. An impressive wine. ” 92 Parker Points *** The history of the estate dates back to the 18th century, when it was owned by Montesquieu. Then it was bought by an old Bordeaux family, Beraud-Sudreau. Since 1999, the estate has been owned by Philippe and Ghislaine Lacoste. The changes made in the vineyard and the renovation of the winery have made the wines increase in quality in recent years, being rewarded with numerous medals and appreciations from journalists and critics, especially during the tastings “en primeur” . The 18 ha of the estate benefits from an exceptional terroir, adjacent to some of the most famous properties in Pessac-Léognan.