2018 du Tertre Blanc
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The 2018 du Tertre Blanc, incepted at the behest of the late Denis Dubourdieu when he was consultant at the property, is a blend of Chardonnay, Viognier, Grand Mansang and Sauvignon Blanc. It has an attractive, lively bouquet of yellow plum, citrus peel and apricot. The palate is well balanced with attractive yellow fruit, mango and light orange zest notes toward a finish of decent length. A delicious white Bordeaux.
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Neal Martin
James Suckling
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Pretty sliced-apple and lemon character to the medium to full body, dense fruit and flavorful finish. Bright and lively for the vintage. Chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, viognier and gros marseng.
The 2018 Tertre Blanc has quite a cedary nose to begin, giving way to ripe apricots, green mango and baked apple scents plus suggestions of nutmeg and baking bread. Full-bodied, rich and spicy in the mouth, it has a pleasantly oily texture and bold freshness, finishing with great length.
About the producer
Until recently owned by the Albada Jelgersma family (along with Giscours), Ch. du Tertre is one of the oldest estates in the region – with a history stretching back 1,000 years. Classified as a Fifth Growth, its 54 hectares of vines sit on high gravel outcrops in Margaux.