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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.8 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 58 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by ProfByron on 3/30/2024 & rated 90 points: Nice nose. Quite classic.
Dark, savoury fruits. It has warmth and softness but the black bible leather flavour makes this a bit stern. Needs food.
Good wine. More like St Estephe (at least in the old days) than Margaux.
13%, cork. (363 views) | | | Tasted by GrumpyGilly on 8/26/2023 & rated 89 points: Nose of sweet tobacco, licorice, cassis and vanilla. None of the “stinky”-ness noted by certain critics. Finish is medium but the palate is pleasant with integrated tannins and good red and black fruits. Classic Bordeaux. (783 views) | | | Tasted by Zweder on 2/18/2023 & rated 88 points: In the bouquet red berries, herbs and some metal. On the palate very ripe fruits, some celery and medium bodied. Ok wine, but a bit disappointing. (1092 views) | | | Tasted by plongeur on 9/20/2022 & rated 90 points: parfait dommage je n'ai qu,une autre bouteille (1421 views) | | | Tasted by Xavier Auerbach on 5/12/2021 & rated 91 points: Final bottle. Crisp acidity, mild but slightly drying tannins, quite peppery, cool minerality, red cherries, tertiary development (rosehip, white nuts, forest floor), light and fresh, liquorice and a hint of vanilla, transparent but without much weight, dry finish but good length. Still agreeable but completely ready. Drink up. Holds up well on the second day. (3115 views) | | | Tasted by Sirojvalderin on 4/10/2021 & rated 87 points: Op smaak, soepel, mooie afdronk (2418 views) | | | Tasted by Xavier Auerbach on 3/24/2021 & rated 91 points: Very similar to the bottle tasted in August 2019 - and fortunately very different from the bottle tasted in May 2020. Oxidative on the second day. Completely ready, drink soon. (2817 views) | | | Tasted by Schuurtje on 3/14/2021 & rated 88 points: Good wine
Delicate
Smell medium and Allright, wood, fruit etc
Not too thick taste
A little burning in the finish, therefor no 90 pointes
Drink now,Good wine, (2084 views) | | | Tasted by Lionshield on 9/24/2020 & rated 91 points: Farven er til den mørkerøde side.
Duften har toner af, solbær, moden kirsebær, sort pepper, en snert af vanilje, lidt sødlig pibetobak, lidt rød HB blyant (grafit), lidt bål/røg, hængt moden kød.
Smagen har toner af duften, til den lidt lettere enkle side. Især modne fine solbær rammer først. Smagen er stadig frugtrig og til dels også saftig på en lettere elegant måde.
Tanninerne er bløde af lidt lakrids, blyant. Helt ok tør eftersmag, af mild engelsk lakrids, kernebitterhed, lidt sort bitter te.
God ide at give den lidt kærlig luft/centrifugering i et stort glas (evt Zalto Burgundy glas)
52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc.
WA 90/100
WINE ENTHUSIAST 92/100 (2077 views) | | | Tasted by Xavier Auerbach on 5/11/2020 & rated 88 points: Mature but lively appearance; peppery nose, tertiary, fresh and minerally but (apart from a whiff of rosehip) lacks fruit; the palate is lively, with crisp acidity, but it is also hollow and lacks fruit and charm, medium tannins; light and short finish. Seems much older than the bottle tasted in March 2019. My impressions mirror Ajeeja's tasting note from March of this year. Two bottles left and I will open them soon, but I do not entertain high hopes. Drink up. On the second day and at a sightly higher temperature, the wine feels somewhat rounder and softer, but it has also lost much of its definition (even though it has not turned oxidative). The finish remains short and light however. (2413 views) | | | Tasted by ajeeja on 3/8/2020: PnP. Fruit has completely faded and what remains is crisp acidity paired with a linear, centered body. It’s not a bad drop, but it also brings no joy. Maybe this bottle didn’t age well, but in all cases I’d not wait more to pop the cork. (1779 views) | | | Tasted by DannyB1991 on 11/2/2019 & rated 93 points: Classic Bordeaux, from a Magnum, drinking very nicely (1991 views) | | | Tasted by Zweder on 9/23/2019 & rated 89 points: Weekly tasting group RWP #345; Some random wines (@ JvdH): Dark and red berries in the bouquet. On the palate juicy fruits, creamy and round, fine acidity and tannin. Good wine, but not extremely complex. 88 – 89 (1593 views) | | | Tasted by Xavier Auerbach on 8/1/2019 & rated 91 points: Fragrant and transparent, peppery and spicy, transparent and precise, mildly rustic, slightly autumnal, hint of tobacco, medium body (13% ABV), cool and mineral, sufficient fruit, whiff of new oak, delicate flavours, light tannins, good resonance and length. (2342 views) | | | Tasted by Xavier Auerbach on 3/19/2019 & rated 91 points: Not as concentrated and energetic als the 2011 also tasted today, but this is a fresh and bright wine, with gentle tannins, and a silky and flowing texture. Medium weight, early maturity aromatically, fruity pepper and crushed red berries, tobacco amd herbs, but from a structural perspective I would not keep this too long. Extra point for charm. Drink now - 2023. (2542 views) | | | Tasted by Jeff Leve on 9/17/2018 & rated 92 points: A blend of dark and deep red cherries is at the wines core. The tannins, are soft, the fruit is bright, crisp, fresh and peppery. Give it a few more years and this beauty will be even better. (3185 views) | | | Tasted by jerry6 on 11/26/2017 & rated 89 points: Can use a bit more time in storage , dark red/purple in glass . Was better 2nd day I'll wait 3 or 4 years before opening another , (3198 views) | | | Tasted by Alpton on 10/21/2017 & rated 91 points: Black currant, black cherry with rustic notes of old wood and leather. Still youthful with firm tannins and unripe fruit on the palate; nice minerality on the finish. (3037 views) | | | Tasted by Jeff Leve on 7/12/2017 & rated 92 points: Still on the young, fruity side of the style range with loads of black cherries in the mouth and nose, you find more maturity in the finish, with its soft, silky, elegant tannins and freshness. Give it a few more years and will be even better. The wine was produced using 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc. (4143 views) | | | Tasted by therodre on 11/17/2016 & rated 89 points: Dark color. Nose on black fruits, black currents and a hint of ink. On the palate, the tanins are somewhat integrated although they remain a bit dry on the finish, but it is fresh,ample, and pleasant, with hints of pencil sharpennings, graphite, but very little fruit. The finish is medium in length.
Very "medoc" in its style, if you're looking for a wine typical of its appelation, then I would definitely recommend giving this a shot.
You can let it sleep confortably in your cellar for 5 to 10 years before it peaks. (3843 views) | | | Tasted by Seb Frefranc on 1/28/2016 & rated 89 points: Dark ruby colour. Nose is immediately there after opening. Strawberries, sweet cherries and notes of fruit bonbon. This is paired with lots of secondary notes from barrel ageing like pralinés and vanilla oak. Taste is a well balanced mix of fruit, oaky notes, some acidity and structured tannins. Not there yet but already pleasant. (4251 views) | | | Tasted by Woodbridge Brad on 5/28/2015 & rated 90 points: Good color but not super deep and the nose is quite developed. In the mouth it is quite accessible with hints of tobacco and stew, nice acid and tannin, with a slight bitter note in the end. Complex and developed this is the more herbaceous style of Bordeaux. Lovely. (4172 views) | | | Tasted by eoinhharkins on 1/30/2015 & rated 90 points: Quite young characteristics on the nose, primary dark red fruit, spice, a touch thyme and hints of vanilla, palate is really fresh and feels somewhat light bodied, which makes the drying tannin on the finish a bit of a surprise! (4314 views) | | | Tasted by Xavier Auerbach on 8/26/2014 & rated 90 points: MWS Wine Tasting and Dinner (Restaurant De Burgemeester *, Linschoten, Netherlands): Wonderfully peppery and aromatic, immediately recognisable, light weight but beautifully balanced, hardly a profound wine but already very charming. (5448 views) | | | Tasted by eoinhharkins on 6/1/2014: Good dark fruit on the nose, the present oaky notes should soften, palate is quite tight and austere and needs a few years of bottle time (4381 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Vinous, 2008 Bordeaux: A Day In A Life (Feb 2018) (2/18/2018)
(Du Tertre Du Tertre Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Richard Hemming, MW
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(Ch du Tertre Margaux Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Chris Kissack
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(Château du Tertre Margaux Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jane Anson
Decanter, 2008 Bordeaux 10 Years on (1/1/2018)
(Château du Tertre, Margaux, Bordeaux, France, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | The World of Fine Wine, December 2012, Issue #38
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(Ch du Tertre Margaux Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Julia Harding, MW
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RJonWine.com (1/21/2011)
(Château du Tertre) Dark red violet color; herbaceous, tart black fruit nose; tight, herbaceous, tart black fruit palate; medium-plus finish 88 points |
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| Château du Tertre Producer website - Read more about Chateau du TertreChâteau du TertreChateau du Tertre is a 52-acre estate in Margaux. Though it traces its history back nearly a thousand years, the estate became famous in the mid-19th century when the 1855 Bordeaux classification established the estate as a Margaux Grand Cru Classe.
In 1997 it was bought by Eric Albada Jelgersma, a Dutch businessman. Robert M. Parker Jr. has noted that Jelgersma “is doing a splendid job rebuilding this estate and producing wines of higher and higher quality…du Tertre is a stylish, full-flavored, somewhat exotic Margaux…”Red Bordeaux BlendRed Bordeaux is generally made from a blend of grapes. Permitted grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and rarely Carménère.Today Carménère is rarely used, with Château Clerc Milon, a fifth growth Bordeaux, being one of the few to still retain Carménère vines. As of July 2019, Bordeaux wineries authorized the use of four new red grapes to combat temperature increases in Bordeaux. These newly approved grapes are Marselan, Touriga Nacional, Castets, and Arinarnoa.
Wineries all over the world aspire to making wines in a Bordeaux style. In 1988, a group of American vintners formed The Meritage Association to identify wines made in this way. Although most Meritage wines come from California, there are members of the Meritage Association in 18 states and five other countries, including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Israel, and Mexico.France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comBordeaux Bordeaux Wine Guide
Vins Bordeaux (Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux)
History of Bordeaux
History of 1855 Bordeaux Classification
"2009 is all about ripeness, with wines impressively packed with ripe fruit and high alcohol levels. They are showy, in-your-face, and full of pleasure. The 2010s have the fruit and alcohol levels of the 2009s, but with a compelling freshness on the finish that balances the fruit and provides a perfect sense of structure." - Ben Nelson
"2016 is a landmark vintage in certain spots of Bordeaux and it should be remembered as one of the most inspired campaigns of the last 40-50+ years." -Jon Rimmerman
"The quality of red Bordeaux in 2016 was universally lauded – although the response to the en primeur campaign was muted. Quantity was high too, with the equivalent of 770 million bottles of wine produced. An exceptionally dry summer with cool nights eventually, thanks to mid September rain, resulted in small, thick-skinned, ripe grapes, and the wines are marked by high tannin and acidity, with superb aromatic fragrance." - Jancis Robinson
"2017 was complicated, but there are some excellent wines. Expect plenty of freshness and drinkability from wines that will offer excellent value, and others that will rival 2016 in terms of ripeness and ageability. But they are likely to be the exception not the rule, making careful selection key." - Jane Anson
"In the past, a vintage such as 2022 may have been overripe, raisined and low in acidity but 2022 had a sneaky little reservoir in its back pocket - a near perfect marriage of cool/cold/rain the previous winter and the previous vintage that literally soaked the soils (a key to why 2022 is not 2003...or 1893)." - Jon RimmermanMédoc Vins du Médoc (Conseil des Vins du Médoc) - Read More about the Medoc
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The eight precisely defined appellations of the whole of the Médoc (from Blanquefort Brook to the north of the Bordeaux built-up area, almost to the Pointe de Grave) may claim the Médoc appellation. But there is also a specific territory in the north of the peninsula which produces exclusively wines with this appellation. In the great majority, the Médocs come from the north of the peninsula. The great individuality of this region is that the number of vines has increased more recently here than elsewhere, apart from a few isolated spots where vines have grown for many years. Today, the size of the small estate has brought about the development of a powerful co-operative movement. Four co-operatives out of five belong to the group called Unimédoc which ensures aging, bottling and marketing a large proportion of their wines.Margaux Read more about Margaux and its wines As with a large part of the Bordeaux vineyards, vines first appeared in Margaux during the Gallo-Roman period.
In 1705 a text mentions Château Margaux . But we have to wait for the end of the eighteenth century and the coming of the earliest techniques in aging for the concept of wines of high quality to develop. The confirmation of this was the famous 1855 classification which recognized 21 Crus Classés in the Margaux appellation. One hundred years later, the Viticultural Federation and the Margaux appellation of controlled origin were born. The appellation, which stretches out over five communes, is actually unique in the Médoc in that it is the only one to contain all the range of wines, as rich as they are vast, from First Great Cru Classé to the Fifths, not forgetting its famous Crus Bourgeois and its Crus Artisans.
In Margaux there is a predominance of Garonne gravel on a central plateau of about 4 miles in length and one and a quarter wide. To the east-south-east, it overlooks the low lying land by the estuary. Its east side is marked by gentle, dry valleys and a succession of ridges.The layer of gravel in Margaux was spread out by a former Garonne in the early Quaternary. Rather large in size, it is mingled with shingle of average dimension and represents the finest ensemble of Günz gravel in the Haut-Médoc. It is on this ancient layer on a Tertiary terrace of limestone or clayey marl that the best Médoc crus lie. All the conditions for successful wine are present : a large amount of gravel and pebbles, poor soil which cannot retain water and deep rooted vines.
It is customary to say that Margaux wines are the "most feminine" in the Médoc, thus stressing their delicacy, suppleness and their fruity, elegant aromas. This does not affect their great propensity for aging; just the opposite, for the relatively thin terroir imparts tannins which give them long life. The other characteristic of these wines which combine an elegant vitality, subtlety and consistency, is their diversity and personality. Over and above the flavour which is their "common denominator", they present an exceptional palette of bouquets, fruity flavours which show up differently from one château to another.
Production conditions (Decree dated August 10 1954)
In order to have the right to the Margaux appellation of controlled origin, red wines must:
- come from the commune of Margaux, Cantenac, Soussans, Arsac and Labarde, "excluding the land which by the nature of its soil or because of its situation, is unfit to produce wine of this appellation".
- satisfy precise production conditions: grape-varieties (Cabernet-Sauvignon, Cabernet-Franc, Carmenère, Merlot Noir, Petit Verdot, Cot or Malbec), minimum of sugar (178 grammes - 6.27 oz. - per litre of must) degree (an acquired 10°5) base yield (45 hectolitres per hectare).
Vins de Bordeaux:
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Merlot
Soil: Gravel and silt plateau on a layer of limestone or silt on clay
Surface Area: 1,530 ha |
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