"91 Points - Georgina Hindle, Decanter.com
Bright and gently vibrant, this has good density and succulence, both a depth and a sense of liveliness which is quite captivating. I like the clean, mineral grip you get on the tongue and this has good persistence. Straight, linear and sleek, but well worked, tannins are excellent and this has good depth, weight and balance. A really appealing wine, a touch serious, but good stuff. Harvest 8-21 September. 3.5pH. Yield of 48.9 hl/ha. Ageing for 12 months in French oak, 30% new. Drinking Window: 2026 - 2039 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 81% Merlot, 12% Petit Verdot"
Robert de Ferran, solicitor at the Bordeaux Parliament, gave his name to this vineyard followed by Montesquieu, philosopher winegrower, owner of the domaine in the 18th century. This terroir has always produced red and white wines which were then known as 'Premiers Graves Martillac'. The property has belonged to another old Bordelais family since 1880, and today the descendants of Joseph Beraud-Sudreau, Philippe and Ghislane Lacoste, have been managing the estate since 1999.
A lot of work has been done in recent years to restructure the vineyard and renovate the cellars which have resulted in numerous medals and good scores given by wine writers, particularly during the en primeur tastings.
