In Bond Fine Wine. 2015 Tertre, Margaux, Bordeaux, France. Fifth Growth • Red Bordeaux in 12x75cl. Top critic score: 93/100 (WS). Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
James Molesworth (JMol) — 93/100 · Wine Spectator, 31/03/2018 · Drink 2022-2035
Gorgeous sandalwood, rooibos tea and warm raspberry aromas lead off, with silky and refined waves of cassis, blackberry preserves and black currant paste flowing through. The long, silky finish is laden with melted licorice, mesquite and iron notes. Best from 2022 through 2035.
Albany Vintners (AV) — 90–92/100 · -, 27/04/2016
Deeper-toned black fruits with toast and tobacco. Medium weight of sweetly ripe, juicy black fruits with rounded tannins.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW (LPB) — 90/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 21/02/2018 · Drink 2019-2034
The 2015 du Tertre is medium to deep garnet-purple in color with a nose of baked cherries, blackberries and dried herbs with a waft of potpourri and fallen leaves. The medium-bodied palate is delicately styled with perfumed red and black fruits supported by firm, grainy tannins and it finishes with a refreshing herbal lift.