Chateau du Tertre Margaux 5. Cru Classé 2020 i trækasse

“96 points. The black fruits and the juiciness of the wine are deceptive” – Wine Enthusiast
“95 points. Already so attractive.” - James Suckling
“94 points. A well made wine with great precision.” – Markus del Monego, MW
“93 points. Good stuff.” – Decanter
“93 points. Supple and seamless, with an elegant, suave profile that belies good depth and concentration.” – Robert Parker

Château du Tertre triumferer i årgang 2020 med hele 96 points fra Wine Enthusiast og sætter således et imponerende punktum for den trilogi af kongeårgange, der har velsignet Bordeaux siden 2018.  

”Tertre” betyder forhøjning, og Ch. du Tertre er blandt de højst liggende slotte i hele Margaux. Det gamle slot på det dybe grus har været beboet af historiske kendisser som Michel de Montaignes bror samt Marquis’en af Ségur. Ret usædvanligt råder slottet over samme enkeltmark som i 1855. Med sine 52 ha én af Médocs største. Vinmæssigt det bedste slot i Arsac.

Ch. du Tertre har været flyvende siden hollænderen Eric Albada Jelgersma tog over i 1997. Allerede to år efter stod et topmoderne vineri klar, bygget op fra bunden. Ligesom ”søsterslottet” Giscours flirter du Tertre med biodynamisk dyrkning, mens ”grøn høst” fra snart 60 år gamle vinstokke vidner om skånselsløs prioritering af druekvalitet fremfor høstvolumen. 

Årgang 2020 var den sidste fra Jelgersma, der solgte slottet til den kyndige Helfrich-familie, der både har vin-slotte i Bordeaux og Alsace.  

Ved køb af 6 flasker leveres vinen i original trækasse.

Anmeldelser af Chateau du Tertre Margaux 5. Cru Classé 2020

96/100 Wine Enthusiast
“The black fruits and the juiciness of the wine are deceptive—they are just a front for the impressive structure, the rich tannins and the spice. This is a wine that already shows great potential while also bringing something of the softer side of a grand Margaux”

95/100 James Suckling
"Focused aromas of blackberries and blackcurrants with hints of dark chocolate, mint and graphite. Medium to full body, round and medium velvety tannins. Lovely berry and hazelnut character in the aftertaste. Juicy at the end with clarity. Already so attractive but give it two or three years to come together."

94-95/100 Vert de Vin

93-95/100 Le Figaro Vin

94/100 Markus Del Monego MW
”Dark purple with violet hue and black core. Sophisticated nose with aroma reminiscent of blackberries, fresh blackcurrants and mallow flowers, ripe dark stone fruit, delicate oriental spices and hints of cocoa in the background. On the palate elegance with freshness, ripe berries and discreet lowery elemants , hints of dark chocolate and vanilla, subtle oak. A well made wine with great precision.”

94/100 Terre de Vins

94/100 Tastingbook

93-94/100 Revue du Vin de France

92-94/100 VV Wine
“(54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, 13.4% Alkohol) Expressives Bouquet, zeigt Floralität, viel Kräuterwürze, delikate Cassisfrucht, auch Himbeeren, etwas Schlagsahne. Im Gaumen elegant, eher feingliedrig, gut strukturiert, mit reifen Gerbstoffen und einer frischen Säure, die Frucht ist delikat, harmoniert mit der Struktur. Im Abgang von sehr schöner Länge, endet rotfruchtig und wieder mit viel Würze. Ein sehr balancierter du Tertre, den ich auf dem Niveau des 2018ers einschätze, doch vielleicht ist dieser 2020er noch einen Tick frischer.”

93/100 Decanter
"A more sculpted feel to 2020 here than at many estates in Margaux, with touches of tobacco leaf and white pepper accompanying the raspberry and wild strawberry fruits right from the first moments. There is a vivacity to the tannins, which remain muscular and a little sombre on the finish, once they have built up through the palate. Good stuff. Château du Tertre announced new owners as of January 2021, with the Helfrich family of Grands Chais de France taking over from previous owners Albada Jelgersma family on a leasing and management basis. 6% Petit Verdot completes the blend. A yield of 25hl/ha. 40% new oak."

93/100 Robert Parker
“Wafting from the glass with aromas of sweet berries, pencil shavings, warm spices and cocoa powder, the 2020 du Tertre is medium to full-bodied, supple and seamless, with an elegant, suave profile that belies good depth and concentration. This terroir is never going to produce the most powerful wine in Margaux, and it's the prime example of an estate that gets lost in a mass tasting, but the restructuring of its vineyards, almost complete, is clearly quietly bearing its fruit.”

Vinen passer fremragende til saftige steaks, kalv, gris, fuglevildt, kraftige tapas og modne oste. Servér ved 16-18°C.

Chateau du Tertre 2020 er fremstillet på et klassisk bordeaux-blend med 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10 % Merlot, 10 % Cabernet Franc og 5 % Petit Verdot. I kælderen modner vinen i 15-17 måneder på 45 % nye, franske egetræsbarriques.