2012 Château du Tertre
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The 2012 du Tertre has a well-defined nose: fully-mature with hoisin, dark plum and a light, ferrous edge, not powerful but focused. The palate is well balanced with saturated tannins, fine acidity, quite cohesive and poised with white pepper and clove lining the finish. This is a stylish Margaux for the vintage. Tasted blind at the Southwold Ten-Year On tasting.
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Robert Parker
Jancis Robinson MW
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Tasted blind. Looks quite mature. Simple nose. Acidity stands out from the fruit. Did it ripen fully? Quite raw tannins. But it may soften… (JR)
Tasted blind. Slightly dull crimson. Muddy nose. Sweet start but without real distinction. Ungenerous. (JR)
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.