A strong showing for this estate, which has been a perennial underachiever, the 2000 Ferriere exhibits a sweet cherry, black currant, leafy tobacco, and damp earth-scented bouquet. Medium-bodied, with ripe tannin, very good to excellent concentration, and a velvety finish, this charming, stylish effort will be at its best between 2006-2015. Bravo!

This shows lots of coffee, tobacco, currants and berry character. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a medium, silky finish. One of the great success stories in the Medoc of recent. And going strong as ever. Best after 2008. 4,165 cases made. -JS

Overt cedary, toasty black fruits and herby spices on nose. Black fruited palate, some spice, much more restrained than nose. Dense, spiced, ripe tannins, long finish, good wine.