Schloss Ferrière

Château Ferrière

The history of this magnificent property

The history of Château Ferrière begins in the 17th century, when Gabriel Ferrière, then intendant of the Royal Navy, founded the estate that would bear his name. In 1855, during the prestigious Bordeaux Grands Crus classification, Château Ferrière was awarded the rank of Third Growth, a testament to the quality of its wines and its time-honored expertise. Over the centuries, the estate has had several owners, without ever losing its prestige or its identity. In the late 1980s, it came into the possession of the Merlaut-Villars family. Today, managed by Claire Villars-Lurton, from an illustrious line of Bordeaux winemakers, the château has embarked on a transition towards modern and sustainable viticulture. Thanks to her environmental awareness, Claire has preserved the estate's heritage while injecting new energy into its operations. His approach aims to produce wines of great purity, characterized by velvety tannins and an authentic expression of the terroir, in harmony with nature and biodiversity. This holistic approach is rooted in a philosophy that respects natural balances, where human intervention gently guides the vine.

The Château Ferrière vineyard

A benchmark for biodynamic agriculture in the Médoc region

The Château Ferrière vineyard spans 24 hectares in the heart of the Margaux appellation, renowned for its refined, delicate wines, considered among the most elegant in the Médoc. Planted on gravelly soils that promote optimal drainage, the vines benefit from a temperate oceanic climate, allowing for a slow and balanced ripening of the grapes. This unique terroir imparts great aromatic complexity and remarkable finesse to the wines. The estate has been certified organic since 2015 and doubly certified biodynamic (DEMETER and BIODYVIN) since 2018. Biodiversity is central to this approach: 40% of the vines are massal selections, some of which, still in production, date back to 1954. This plant diversity contributes to the vineyard's resilience and quality. Soil work is entirely manual, the use of organic compost is favored, and natural ground cover promotes microbial life and vine health. These respectful practices allow us to produce exceptional grapes, a true reflection of their terroir, and to create wines that are deep, precise and imbued with vibrant energy.