In Bond Fine Wine. 2023 Tertre, Margaux, Bordeaux, France. Fifth Growth • Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 94/100 (WK). Drinking window: 2026–2053. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 91–93/100 · Vinous, 30/04/2024 · Drink 2030-2053
The 2023 du Tertre is deep, powerful and resonant right out of the gate. Dark-toned fruit, chocolate, lavender, mocha and dried herbs are broadly sketched. This heady, layered Margaux is certainly not shy. All it could use is a bit more polish in its contours.
William Kelley (WK) — 92–94/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 26/04/2024
As this estate's extensive restructuring begins to come to fruition, the 2023 du Tertre contains fully 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, as replanted parcels begin to be included in the grand vin, complemented by 15% Cabernet Franc and the rest Merlot. Offering up aromas of dark berries, licorice, lilac and mint, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and fleshy, with a notably concentrated, serious core by t…
Neal Martin (NM) — 88–90/100 · Vinous, 26/04/2024 · Drink 2026-2040
The 2023 Chateau du Tertre is very closed on the nose. Despite coaxing, it only reluctantly offers blackberry, wild hedgerow and cedar aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins that frame the mélange of red and black fruit. Silky in texture, it reveals some powdery dark chocolate notes towards the finish, though it feels short'like a film missing a couple of crucial scenes. Drink this…