December 25, 2023 - Since this is a comment 4 years after the last drinker, didn’t know what to expect. Good clarity and nearing a deep brick color. Nose is herby and still surprisingly bright on the palate. Some fruit still lingers but are giving way to more earth and herb characteristics. I’m not sure where it’s going, but a fun one to try in its middle age.
April 24, 2019 - This well stored bottle of Château du Tetre showed rustique notes of flowers, graphite, mushrooms as well as potatos. Still some fruit on the (rather tannic) palate besides tabacco and cedar. With 30years of age, this Margaux delivers quite a classic bordeaux enjoyment.
BoW 18/20
November 18, 2016 - Restrained nose, faded fruit, liquorice, marmalade and roasted coffee. Not sure is this a well kept bottle or simply past its peak.
January 1, 2014 - Classic claret notes but gently on the downward slope.
October 16, 2013 - Tea like flavors. Dusty tannins. Expired.
September 26, 2013 - Wow, I thought this bottle would be (half)dead, but the other way around. It showed power from the nose to the finish. Nice and decent old Bordeaux until the last drop - a pleasure.
December 25, 2012 - Still holding up but need to drink soon. Cedar nose and still some black fruits, decent acidity suits food but finishes a bit short. Better the next day, upgraded 1 point.
July 8, 2011 - Nose of soy sauce, earth, black fruits and cedar. Quite austere and lean on palate, exhibits black fruits, earth, dried fruits and tobacco. Good length of finish with soft tannins.
March 20, 2011 - Classic margaux, fully evolved and mature wine but certainly still at its peak. Wonderful with roast chicken.
March 24, 2008 - Rather on the way down