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This château dates back to the 18th century but the origins of the estate date back as far as 1143. Ranked a 5th growth estate in 1855, the vineyard is planted to 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot, and has very gravelly soils on one of the highest plateaus of Margaux. The vines average about 35 years of age, with many dating from the 1950s and 1960s.
'Du Tertre is one of the finest values amongst the Bordeaux classified growths and has been consistent since 1978. Under the recent ownership of Eric Albada Jelgersma, it has improved dramatically, and this is an estate consumers should keep a close watch on as prices remain fair.' Robert Parker
Wine Advocate
Even in the highly acclaimed 2005 vintage, Du Tertre remains under most consumer’s radar. Made by essentially the same winemaking team as Giscours, this cuvee exhibits a dense purple color, followed by earthy, truffle, smoky blackberry, floral, and cassis aromas. It is a beautifully pure, medium to full-bodied wine with abundant but sweet tannin, fine opulence, a multilayered texture, and a long finish that is neither aggressive nor astringent. Cellar it for another 3-4 years, and consume it over the following 20-25.
Score: 90.
—Robert Parker,
April
2008.
International Wine Cellar
Deeply pitched aromas of mocha, chocolate and minerals. Quite sweet and creamy in the mouth, with dense flavors of plum and coffee liqueur. A big, broad, thick wine, at once smoother and more vibrant than the 2004 but a bit inscrutable today. Finishes fairly tannic but with noteworthy persistence. Seemed to come into harmony as it opened in the glass.
Score: 88-91.
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