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Tertre (Margaux) 2005

Margaux, Fifth Growth

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Even in the highly acclaimed 2005 vintage, Du Tertre remains under most consumer’s radar. Made by essentially the same winemaking team as Giscours, this cuvee exhibits a dense purple color, followed by earthy, truffle, smoky blackberry, floral, and cassis aromas. It is a beautifully pure, medium to full-bodied wine with abundant but sweet tannin, fine opulence, a multilayered texture, and a long finish that is neither aggressive nor astringent. Cellar it for another 3-4 years, and consume it over the following 20-25.

Score: 90

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2011-2036 30 April 2008

A beautiful Margaux made in a flashy, flamboyant style, Du Tertre will repay earlier drinking than many of the big 2005 Medocs. It exhibits a dark saturated purple color, beautiful aromas of licorice-infused blackberries and black currants, sweet truffles, incense, and barbecue spices, an expansive, savory, medium to full-bodied personality with tremendous opulence as well as sweetness, and a heady, fleshy finish. This hedonist 2005 should be at its finest between 2010-2025.

Score: 91 - 93

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2010-2025 30 April 2007

A terrific, fruit-forward Margaux offering wonderful smoky, melted licorice, chocolate, espresso, creme de cassis, and wild mountain berry notes, the 2005 Du Tertre possesses a dense purple color, medium to full body, superb purity, a sweet, expansive texture, and surprisingly silky, but lofty tannins. This brilliant wine should be at its best between 2008-2020.

Score: 91 - 94

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 30 April 2006

The sister-Chateau of Giscours, at Du Tertre the bar is being raised each year to achieve the best quality possible. Aromas of flowers and morello cherries are followed on the palate by pretty sweet fruits and a milk chocolate texture that persists. Stylish wine.

Score: -

Albany Vintners, - 10 April 2006

Good berry fruit, with delicate tannins and a fresh finish. Pleasing.

Score: 85 - 88

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2006

Very intense colour and nose - even rather porty. A little green note. Round and full and sweet and a real charmer. The tannins are neat. The acidity is sufficient. This is not classic dry Margaux - it is a voluptuous, non-classic version - but it succeeds within its own rather sweet frame of reference and should wow those who drink it.

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2012-2019 01 January 1900