2014 Marquis de Terme
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This is the vintage where Marquis de Terme takes a noticeable step forward, turning into one of the hidden treasures in Margaux. Love the brambled fruit and hedgerow spices, textured, bright, vivid, earthy, tannic grip and salinity, touch of liquorice root and graphite. Good stuff, one to look out for. Stainless steel introduced in the cellars as of the 2013 vintage, but 2014 is a better vintage to showcase the additional precision that they brought. 50% new oak for ageing, Diam cork. Harvest September 23 to October 17, a long leisurely harvest under dry skies after a more challenging summer. Laurent David estate director, Sénéclauze family owners.
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Tim Atkin MW
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Magnum. Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Evolving, shaded blackish garnet colour. Well mannered mature 'cigar box' claret with a dry finish and still a bit of (ripe) tannin in evidence. Should drink well once decanted (JR)
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot . Tasted blind. Not much nose but quite appetising. Solid. Marked acidity – almost painful. But a real effort to please and express origin. Glossy. (JR)
The 2014 Marquis de Terme has a comparatively richer bouquet than its Margaux peers, then with aeration eases back on the throttle to leave you with attractive raspberry coulis , crushed strawberry and dried violet petal scents. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannin. This feels precise and focused, quite graphite-drive towards the finish with a Pauillac-inspired finish. Excellent. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.
About the producer
This Fourth Growth estate has been owned by the same family (the Sénéclauzes) since 1936. Over the last 25 years, later picking, a higher level of sorting and modern winemaking has fine-tuned the quality.