1989 du Tertre
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The 1989 du Tertre is a charming, soft, medium-bodied wine that lacks concentration and structure. It is evolved, perfumed (jammy blackcurrants), low in acidity, and ideal for drinking during its first 6-8 years of life. Anticipated maturity: Now-1998.
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The 1989 du Tertre is a charming, soft, medium-bodied wine that lacks concentration and structure. It is evolved, perfumed (jammy blackcurrants), low in acidity, and ideal for drinking during its first 6-8 years of life. Anticipated maturity: Now-1998. Feb 1993, www.robertparker.com
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.