Community Tasting Note

La Cave d'Argent Likes this wine:

Sunday, April 7, 2024 - Château du Tertre's 2020 Grand Vin is an opaque crimson blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot. Serially sampled over several hours from a bottle that had been decanted through a Vinturi aerator, it requires at least three hours in carafe in order to fully express itself aromatically, ultimately unfurling an attractive array of Bing cherries, red currants, baking spices, cocoa, black olives and savory herbs. Medium-to-full-bodied, freshly acidic and with well-integrated alcohol (listed as 13.5%), it delivers flavors mirroring the nose, adding notes of licorice and graphite. Despite the wine's youth, the oak is already nicely assimilated and the plentiful tannins are silky-textured. Layered on the mid-palate and lengthy on the back end, this is a seductive Margaux that is already a joy to drink. Despite its early appeal, the structure is in place for graceful aging over the next couple of decades. Drink now-2045.

Post a Comment / View La Cave d'Argent's profile
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue (271 views)