2018 Chateau du Tertre 'Les Hauts du Tertre' Margaux

• 5th Growth Classified Châteaux
• 96 Point Vintage, Wine Spectator
• "Rich While Also Stylish" ~92 Wine Enthusiast
• Estate Located 3 Miles from Chateau Margaux
  
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About the Wine

Located at around 3 miles from 1st Growth Château Margaux, you'll find an enchanting (not so little) estate called Chateau du Tertre.

The estate is made up of 128 acres that remains unchanged since 1855. During the 19th Century, the Chateau de Tertre wines rose to worldwide fame, especially thanks to the 1855 classification which established the Chateau as a Margaux Grand Cru Classe (5th Growth). 

Currently owned by the Dutch businessman, Eric Albada Jelgersma. As its name says, this Château is situated on a “Tertre” or hillock. Château du Tertre has a team of oenologists, agronomists, and workers highly committed to the quality of the wine, from the field to the cellar. Known as “The beautiful Tertre d’Arsac” by 19th-century writers, this Châteaux has a spectacular terroir with one of the most elevated gravel outcrops of the Medoc region. You can visit this beautiful place and immerse yourself in the traditional 16th-century culture. They also have a second wine called Les Hauts du Tertre, a wine made from younger vines but with the same style as the Château du Tertre.

2018 was an epic vintage for Bordeaux’ Left Bank. 2018 was blessed with 96 Points by Vinous Media, Robert Parker and Wine Spectator. The last one states that “the best reds are dense and tannic, with terrific drive and definition.”

Aging: 12 months in French oak barrels, 30% new and 70% 1-year-old barrels.

Tasting Notes

54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot.

Critic Review

The second wine of Margaux classed growth Château du Tertre is rich while also stylish. Its generous tannins are balanced by juicy black currant fruits and smoky acidity. Drink this wine from 2023. ~92 Wine Enthusiast

Strong ruby, light ochre reflections, broader brightening on the rim. Inviting bouquet with attractive red berry fruit, fresh cherry and hints of tangerine and nougat. Juicy and elegant with good complexity, ripe plum fruit, fine toasty flavours and subtle sweetness on the finish with good length. A refreshing food wine. ~92 Falstaff

Sweet black cherry on the nose. This is tight and deep, but here everything is held together and in balance, if broad-shouldered. A touch of caramel also gives this a gourmet twist, and it has taken the challenges of ageing in this vintage in its stride. ~91 Decanter

A fresh and firm red with mushroom and walnut character. Hints of spice and dark fruit. Medium-bodied. Juicy finish. Spicy and fresh from the 25 per cent cabernet franc in the blend. ~90 James Suckling

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